1996 Chevrolet Astro fuel system problems

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Fuel system · NJ

Consumer stated that the fuel gauge did not work. Fuel gauge showed full, half full or empty. Consumer's sister received a recall concerning fuel gauge failure, but he had not received a recall notice. Also, consumer's wife ran out of fuel because of fuel gauge inaccurate reading of the amount of fuel in the gas tank. It would cost over $500.00 to have repairs done if it was not on recall.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CO

Filed Jan 12, 2002 · Fuel system · NY

When my vehicle was new I complained about the engine, northstar chevrolet put in new fuel injectors at that time, but stated that all astro ran the same as mine, no power and hesitation. Now I find out the fuel injectors leak, breaking down the oil, causing damage to the engine. Chevy will not admit to this problem. I have spoken to one dealer who keeps the v6 vortec in stock because he sells so many of them. Chevy wants heart chevrolet to tear my engine apart before they will do anything and then it will problably only about 20% of a new engine. I take care of my cars and don't mistreat them. I work for a garage. Please help.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · NY

During normal operation of vehicle, it sounds as if an explosion occurs in the front end of vehicle. This has occurred four times, and dealership replaced both front brake calipers twice. Also, found a short in the fuel pump. Has not examined vehicle for the last incident. *ak consumer states brake pedal is very soft and sometimes goes to the floor, the calipers break and cause a loud noise, consumer states braking power has been lost on three occasions. Vehicle stalled on one occasion. Consumer no longer drives this vehicle. Left side door lock inoperative, dealer replaced the actuator. Right side upper control arm bolts loose causing noise, left rear leaf spring u bolt mispositioned hitting axle tube, causing knocking noise.

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Abs light is on, and when brakes are applied stopping distance is not normal. Dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer has had numerous repairs on vehicle, differential was overhauled, windshield wipers work intermittenly, fule injection system was repaired, ignition switch cylinder was replaced, as well as alternator, the entire ABS system has been rebuilt, consumer states rattle sound from front of engine drivebelt was replaced as well as tensioner, also fule/air filter was replaced. Automatic transmission was replaced. Front and rear shocks were replaced.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

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Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Fuel system · OK

Vehicle would stall, but start back up. After so many times fuel pump was installed. Few days later it repeated the problem again. Connector was burnt inside the fuel tank. Dealer wouldn't be responsible for the problem.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Fuel system, Steering · MN

Electronic fuel pump makes high pitch noise. Yh

Filed Mar 21, 2000 · Fuel system · MI

This is the second gmc vehicle I have owned that has has intake manifold gasket failure. I understand this happening when a vehicle has been mistreated, or is high mileage. But, at 55,000 miles, this shouldn't be happening. Ford has a similar problem in their 3.8 l, and they are taking care of it. I would hope the federal safety agency would check to see how many others have this intake manifold gasket problem. The cost is about $ 900 for both gaskets.

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pump failure driving down the freeway at 60 MPH. This could be dangerous in heavy traffic. Major expense for the mileage on the vehicle.