1997 Chevrolet Astro: fuel pump failure

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 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 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.

Filed Mar 30, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

Upon removal of defective fuel pump assy contained within the gas tank the fuel pump ground wire had melted and shorted to the positive lead to the fuel gauge sender. It seems to me that if the wiring inside the gas tank is not housed in sometype of protective assy to prevent such failures it would not only be a faulty design but pose a very serious safety issue. Fortunately excessive heat or sparks did not occur due to this failure. Had there been enough heat or sparking from the shorted wiring, most likely there would have been a resulting fire and/or explosion. I am also concerned on how such failures resulting in a fire and/or explosion could ever be determined since the evidence of poor design would most likely be destroyed by fire and/or explosion. Have there been many unexplained fires or explosions on this model vehicle? I do hope someone will contact me on this issue!

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel pump is creating a humming noise. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership, and had fuel pump replaced. Replaced fuel pump is making same noise. *ak the original fuel pump was replaced because the gas guage stoped working.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Driver's side rear window will not stay open, clips that should hold it up are blocked by material, window slams shut when going over a bump. Transmission went out at 45000 miles. *ak oil leak, dealer ordered axle output shaft seal and crankshaft sensor. Electric fuel pump replaced due to vehicle cutting and would crank, but would not star. Oil pressure gauge erratic, dealer replaced oil pressure sender. Front brakes and pads were replaced, rotors were resurfaced. Consumer states there is play in the steering, dealer replaced both idler arms and reset toe in. Power door locks inoperable, dealer replaced power door lock switch. Power window inoperable, dealer replaced power window switch. Shifter was hard to move, dealer replaced shift cable. Gas pedal binds at times, dealer ordered throttle cable and replaced accelerator cable. Driver seta seems loose when braking, dealer ordered driver seat track assembly and replaced driver seat adjuster. Pcm fuse kept blowing out, dealer removed engine cover and traced wire harness, repaired shorted harness at the rear of the transmission.

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Fuel system · CT

While vehicle was being driven fuel pump malfunctioned, causing vehicle to completely shutdown. Please give any further details.