1997 Chevrolet Astro: complete transmission failure

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Body, Engine · 30,000 miles · WA

The consumer's 1987 and 1997 chevrolet astro vans had faulty engine's.***no answer required***. *mr the power windows failed, the driver's seat came loose, the rear door hatch broke and the transmission failed due to the torque converter slipping and valve body wear (90000 miles).

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · 53,000 miles · MI

I have a 1997 astro, in the past 8 months the driver side window motor, windshield wiper motor and transmission have all been replaced. The transmission was replaced with 54,202 miles on it, which started giving us problems at about 53,000 miles. The dealership replaced both idler arms at 25,680 miles. Had seat belt chime fixed (recall), driver seat feels loose when stopping dealership claims to have tightened it, still feels loose. The van has always idled rough took it in 3 times for that and can't seem to fix that. Sliding door rattle they tried to fix that also still rattles. The gas pedal sticks when I take off or when I go in reverse which makes it impossible to take off smoothly. I had an astro and a safari in the past and never had as many problems as I had with this one.

Filed Aug 18, 2002 · Transmission · CA

After driving for 20-40 minutes, the transmission will shift very hard from first to second gear. We have reported this to the dealer and am told that it would cost $1800.00 + to replace the transmission. We have had 3 transmission shops look at this problem and run diagnostics and tune up on the transmission. The problem still exists. We have been dealing with this aggravating situation the last two years, spoken with many people in the repair business and no one seems to be able to pinpoint the exact problem. They only want to "look" at the problem and collect more money, which we have done on 3 seperate occasions. All to no avail. Problem still exists.

Filed Mar 23, 2002 · Brakes, Lights · FL

The transmission was replaced due to it missing 1st and going right into 2nd gear.front end of vehicle shakes at 40 MPH. Had tires replaced and alignment done. Interior light stay s on unless manual override is turned off.brakes make noises when you come to a stop or you are stopping slowly. Engine light comes on all the time brought to mechanic every time to get analyzed.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Transmission · NC

The reverse shell in the transmission broke, dealer replaced the transmission, consumer was shocked that the warranty would not cover this failure and feels that chevrolet should pay for 50 percent of the cost since the failure occurred at low mileage.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Transmission · NY

After driving for an extended period of time transmission would shift violently through lower gears. Dealership continued to inform consumer that a tsb (technical service bulletin) would be released for this problem. However, transmission failed, and needed to be replaced. *ak

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission failure. Transmission has been replaced approximately four times because of failure to operate. After last replacement, dealership overfilled the transmission fluid, causing excessive leaking. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

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 Sep 23, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission roughly shifts between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer replaced transmission at cost of $1823.99.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Transmission · MD

1st problem: when transmission gets hot- particularly after if driven in low gear .engine check light comes on and transmission slams from 1st gear into 2nd gear, then from 2nd gear into 3rd gear. Feels like vehicle has been hit from the rear. Problem stops when vehicle cools down. Dealer says only fix is to replace transmission. Has seen many other astros with same problem. 2nd problem: since filing orginal complaint # 516354 have gone to binding arbitration with chevrolet. Chevrolet admitted to defective fuel tank that causes it to move. Arbitrator order chevrolet to fix. Chevrolet refused because it will require redesign of fuel tank. Arbitrator has no power to order redesign.

Filed Jul 7, 2000 · Transmission · FL

Transmission failed.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Transmission · NC

After coming to a complete stop then accelerating, transmission shifts abruptly from 1st to 2nd gear. Tsb's posted by gm on the transmission model 4l60-e. This transmission is used in several model trucks/vans/SUV's. Your site and other web sites post complaints on this unit from various truck owners, with the same problem. Gm refuses to participate in repairing these transmissions. Owners must pay for repairs/transmission replacements. If transmission were to suddenly go out while acclerating, vehicle would lose all power and could not avoid being struck by another vehicle, potentially causing injury and/or death of van occupants.