1997 Chevrolet Astro fuel system problems

Filed May 17, 2005 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · UT

1997 astro van. Fuel tank always reads full. Running out of gas in traffic can be very dangerous. I know of others with same vehicle who had this same problem. Called gm and opened trouble ticket. They said no recalls or bullitens are open for this problem. Fuel level sensor on fuel pump is bad.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 24,000 miles · MI

Fuel gauge reads full all the time. I realize that it is not as important as other things. This happened about 3 months after the warrenty ran out. This is a common problem with gm vechicals and not with just the astro vans. When I called the dealer they said that people normaly just use there trip odometer. The reason I was given was that it was a $500 fix. I know 5 other people that have or had this same problem. Most just get by until they get rid of the vechical.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · CA

Car began to idle very high then began to drive itself. Brakes had to be used at all times during operation of vehicle until vehicle was brought to mechanic.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 60,000 miles · TN

My van is a 1997 astro and it has some serious transmission problems after going 30-40 miles and stoping at a light it jerks real hard and feels like I was hit in the back I have took it 3 times to get fixed and it still does it the service ingine light comes on when it starts doing it no one seems to know wheat wrong they just keep takeing my money and telling me its fixed when its no if some one could tell me what the problem is I would be very happy the fuel pump went out 900.00$ the driver window motor went out the idler arms have had to be replaced brakes keep wearing down ...please some one contact me.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · MO

The consumer noticed that the fuel indicator read full when the fuel tank level was low.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · CA

The engine raced at full throttle which caused the vehicle not to stop when the brakes were applied, the dealer stated the fuel pressure regulator had malfunctioned.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CA

My wife was driving our 97 chevy astro van about 40mph when she attempted to stop. The van was not stopping so she pushed the brake pedal as hard as she could. Just as it was about to stop at the stop sign it lurched forward into the intersection. The van continued through the intersection at a high rate of speed (luckily there was no other cars coming). She tried to stop again now noticing that the engine was racing. She turned off the car and put it into park. We then had the van towed to the dealer we bought it at. They looked at it and said the fuel pressure regulator went out and was pouring raw fuel into the motor. It was occuring at such a high rate that it sucked a part of the throttle body into the motor. We still don't have our van back or do we know the extent of the damages (they have to pull the heads off to find the part that got sucked in). I am glad I am writing this just worrying about a few thousand dollars I am out and not telling you how my wife and two kids were killed. I calld general motors to complain and they made a case (#1-73278300) and said that if they got enough complaints this could turn into a recall at which time they would reimburse us. The service manager at the dealer said he has seen cases in which parts were sucke into the engine 3 or 4 times. My question is how many people need to get hurt or killed for gm to think this is a safety problem? My family got lucky in that they were just on a residential street, but as you can see it could have been much worse. Also I don't think I should have to be liable for my whole engine being in jeopardy from one relatively cheap part going bad. I am compaining about a potential deadly problem that I feel is a design flaw. How many others have experienced the same as my family or worse? How many people have to die for gm to recognise this serious problem?

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · AZ

My mini van always starts shaking when brakes are applied I went through six time fixing problem , I put new discs drums shoe pads shocks alignment rebalance everything we could do I'am very disaapointed at chevrolet for their vehicle performance I even put a new gear box, the fuel gage does'nt work they told at croppers chevrolet in nogales az.I need to replace the fuel pump they could not fix the gage I am so dissapointed I bought a toyota and as soon as I can I'll trade this vehicle . One thing I learned is go with an import vehicle.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Vehicle cut off while driving at 45 MPH. Vehicle towed to a repair shop. Informed consumer of a fuel pump failure. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feeel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · MN

I have had a number of problems with this vehicle: both the left and right power windor motors; replace the key remote, both idler arms,front brake pad at 37,000 miles, serpentime belt, power steering pump - replaced twice, had to fix oil cooler lines twice, replaced distributor/rotor; replaced lower gasket due to intake manifold leak, and fuel pump modual. All of this was done before my car had 57,000 miles. The dealer has been very fair and repaired at low or now cost. I have had two trips shortened due to breakdowns and have spent over $1,500 on repairs not covered under warrenty or by the dealer. This is in addition to normal maintenance (oil and filter,four new tires,and transmission fluid and filter). I am concerned as to "what is next" and when the dealer when no longer be able to fix these problems at low cost to me.