I purchased the van used in 2000 and it burned down in 2001. I have had the wireharnes, aircompressor and fuel injection (recall) all repaired by dealer. While driving on hyway engine made loud noise and failed. Pulled over and relized that van was on fire. Fire deptment shut off fire. Van was totaled. Financed by gmac
1995 Chevrolet Astro: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 446 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. Back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. Alternator failed. Serpentine belt failed. Air conditioner quit blowing. Rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. Oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. Vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. Vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. Oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. Rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. While driving, lights on dash started blinking, all indicator needles and gauges were jumping back and forth, smoke came out of the vents, consumer tried to stop vehicle, but brakes and steering failed, vehicle finally rolled to a stop, sliding door would not open, finally driver and daughter got out through front doors, fire and smoke came from under the hood, consumer's daughter has experienced chest pains due to this, consumer has to pay for the rest of the loan even though vehicle was a total loss. Consumer feels this fire occurred due to the many electrical problems the vehicle experienced, she is requesting reimbursement, dealer would not help her.
While driving vehicle on street, noticed a burning smell coming into vehicle. Within minutes consumer saw smoke coming from the passenger's door. Continued to drive home. Upon arriving at home to call the fire department, consumer's door was on fire. Dealer notified.
Electrical: vehicle parked in driveway,caught fire due hedlamp switch shorted out, resulting in a fire.
The vehicle caught on fire from under the dashboard. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
5 of 446 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
Wipers 95ABS 43Brake failure 26No deployment 20Fuel pump 14Power steering loss 13Stalling 9Ball joint 6Grinding brakes 6Loss of power 6
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