1995 Chevrolet Astro fuel system problems

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Fuel system, Steering · 200,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 11-12-13 *bf the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 125,810 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel injector. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06e041000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,810.

Filed Mar 22, 2007 · Fuel system · 103,234 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. While in motion the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the failure was diagnosed as needing a new fuel pump and harness. The contact has the repair invoice. The current and failure mileage were 103234.*ak update *4/23/07tr

Filed Aug 20, 2006 · Fuel system · WI

Fuel pump failed 3 times in 3 years twice while driving causing loss of control of vehicle, nearly causing a accident.

Filed Jun 5, 2005 · Fuel system · FL

The fuel pump went out while driving down the road at 40miles per hour, thereby losing all power steering, brakes etc. Is the 3rd time in 3 years this has happened. First time stopped at red light, stalled and refused to restart, 2nd time waiting for bridge to close, today going down road. Could have been very serious. Has been replaced each time.

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 Aug 14, 2003 · Fuel system · LA

The fuel line was loose, causing fumes to enter into the passenger compartment through the ventilation. There was a recall associated with this description; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Fuel system · WA

Consumer called complaining about the unsafety electrical fuel pump, connection inside the gas tank burned out. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Fuel system · 153,058 miles · CA

Fuel injection unit went bad. One of the lines got a hole in it and started leaking gas. Making you replace the whole fuel injection unit

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · UT

The van would seem in perfect running order, but after parking and returning to vehicle, it would not start. After several times, the vehicle wouldn't start at all. When we took off the fuel pump, which is located inside the gas tank, the wires had shorted out and were burned. This seems dangerous and I feel it could have started a fire or caused an explosion. I checked other complaints and I am not the only one this has happened to. Please make the manufacturer check this part and make sure it is safe and that this will not result in a fire for someone else!!