1998 Chevrolet Astro engine problems

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 245,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that he began to drive in reverse and the speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic where they stated that fuel leaked from the wiring harness and into the engine computer. In addition, the engine computer and the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 245,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Engine · 92,000 miles · AR

Diagnostic system was defective and didn't provide warning that the engine was overheating. The book states the service engine soon light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. None of this worked on the van.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Engine · 92,349 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro van. The contact was driving 40 MPH when heat emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that during the failure, there were no visible flames or smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,349. Updated 04/27/12*lj updated 04/27/12

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Engine · 92,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the built- in diagnostic system was defective and did not provide warning that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the head gasket failed and caused engine coolant to leak into the motor abnormally. The engine motor and the intake gaskets would both need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised the contact that the built-in diagnostic system was not operating due to the vehicle's age. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 08-07-12

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Engine · IL

While driving 40 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear. The brakes failed, and power steering malfunctioned. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and noticed that the belt tensioner fell off.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 70,365 miles · CA

Request another vehicle (van/SUV) and reimbursement for rental cars due to their defective vehicle. *ph the same day the consumer purchased the vehicle he drove two blocks and the van stopped, the engine light had illuminated. The consumer walked back to car lot and the was told everything was fine that the mechanic had checked over everything completely and to just fill the vehicle up with gas. When the consumer had the vehicle inspected, it was discovered that the water pump was leaking and there was a crack in the cylinder head, also the front shocks and idler arms were replaced.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Engine · 70,365 miles · CA

"check engine light on the automobile never went off, when I purchased automobile from used dealer,light was on,took it to meinke, paid 2,000.00 to get serviced light still stayed on. Was told not to worry, no problem with engine, 6 months after I bought auto , blew head, with no, no , no indication that the car was even running hot.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 150,000 miles · UN

Cannot get air throught vents in dash, all controls work properly vacuum actuator moves, there is vacuum at the swithc, no one knows the answer paint on gas door bubbling and looks like it is going to fall off transmission shifted hard into 2nd gear since we bought it ( 54000kms) finally started to slip , bought used trans and had it installed, quoted 3000.00 to rebuild, dealer was past even belief. Abs comes on when coming to a stop every time . Lf front sensor reads o MPH when other sensors read movement causing it to assume a skid situation, replaced sensor at 205.00 no better, does not set code in computer according to mechanic. Pulled fuse. Has had vibration in driveline since purchased no one can find anything sugeestion range from replace all u joints, did some of them no better to replace rear end. It is not possible in nova scotia to obtain a blasting permit to blow up your car even if you take precautions and hire a professional. I have never in 40 years of driving some bad stuff from old english cars to transport trucks with more miles than there are numbers, ever had this kind of problem, most things can be fixed. You have never lived until you have taken the whole dash apart on one of these, the vehicle was designed by madmen.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 89,000 miles · AR

Van shifts from 1st to 2nd realy hard. When I tried to get it repaired nothing was done except for a fluid change. The van still had the same problems. I only attemped two times because I cant aford to pay that much money and the problem to not get fixed. The air and heat only blowes out on the passenger side.

Filed Oct 13, 2003 · Engine · 51,891 miles · IL

Mass airflow sensor has a short service light. This sensor began to malfunction around 52000 miles, sending a code to the obd ll system resulting in a check engine light. This is way too soon for this type of component to fail, and the component is only available through general motors dealers at a lofty price.