1995 Chevrolet Astro engine problems

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 220,000 miles · AL

Pulled into shopping center parking lot ( 35mph slight right turn) started to turn left to parking space and engine cut-out suddenly without warning. Incident was recorded by my dash cam: http://s247.photobucket.com/user/hchickpea/media/vanpowercutout_zpsb0e071e6.mp4.html you can see the flash of a police car going in the opposite direction at almost the exact time of the engine stopping. No apparent ignition switch problems, no engine chugging or sounds, lightweight keychain.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 97,186 miles · CA

The alternator bracket, serpentine belt and tensioner broke. *ph consumer was able to drive the vehicle from the main road; however, due to loss of brakes, the consumer wasn't able to use the emergency brakes. Consumer was able to stop the vehicle when the transmission was shifted to park. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was discovered that the failure was the alternator, serpentine belt and tensioner. Incident was reported also at general motors (gm), chevrolet motor division (file number: 1-185249227). *la

Filed Sep 27, 2004 · Engine · WI

I have a problem with carbon building up in my ezra valve of my 1995 chevrolet astro van. This has been a constant problem. I have had the carbon blasted out more than once. I replaced the entire fuel injection system. I add products to help with the carbon problem, but it still continues. I contacted chevrolet customer care and was told to take my van to my local dealer. I have no more money to put into this van and chevrolet doesn't seem to care. It now sits in the driveway because cannot driv eit, it does start but dies at every stop.

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Engine · FL

I have a problem with the egr valve. Gm offered to replace it before 75000 miles. Nfortunately my van has more than that and chevrolet dealer will not replace it under warranty. I think it should be consider for a safety recall campaign since when egr fails it stops the engine operation and power steering and power brakes. I almost hit hit cars waiting at the toll at florida turnpike when my egr got stuck while letting of the gas pedal to begin braking. I installed brand new egr but that didnt fix the problem. No help from gm.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 113,000 miles · IL

When coming to a complete stop vehicle lurched forward about five feet. Also, vehicle stalled intermittently, and had a rough idle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and mechanic replaced the lower intake gasket/ egr valve twice, and fuel injectors. None of these repairs resolved the problem.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I have had problems with my 1995 astro van 4.03l from the day I bought it hard starting asb locking up dealer replaced egr value twice took back with same problem 3 months later was told nothing wrong computer digital check said so now I have gotten 2 mechanics to look at it and said the egr valve fuel lind stays open pouring out gas they want to charge my 600.00 to clean out the sluge this problem has been going on for 3 years my van now has 82000 miles and it sounds and smells like a mac truck I also has to replace to wiper motor about 2 years ago and I paid for it I just a notice to replace it it no charge I cant find the orginal receipt so I'm out another120.00 for that repair along with the 65.00 so a local mechanic. Can tell me this is a defect from chevrolet for my astro van I have had the breaks checked by the dealer about 6 times they informed me I didn't know how to use ABS system and they were fine in all my brakes locked up on i4 in florida last august trying to avoid an accident 4700.00 later I was in the ditch because the brakes locked up and my van went sliding

Filed Apr 24, 2003 · Engine · CA

The egr valve had to be replaced on 4/15/03.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Engine · IN

Consumer stated while driving at any speed, and without warning the vehicle would shut off due to a bad egr valve.

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

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

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Engine · GA

Heard loud pop out of from end, lost power steering, power brakes. Pulled off road, seen that belt was broken. Went to replace belt notice alot of movement in alternator bracket. After further investigation, found two bolts of three broken off in engine block, other is stripped out can't remove.