Chevrolet Astro fuel gauge problems

Filed Jul 17, 2007 · Electrical · NY

I have owned 3 astro vans, ?89 and 92 (made in USA) previously and liked them so well I bout another one 2002 (made in mexico). Within 60,000 miles rear seat fabric started to come apart, driver door power windows and locks stopped working, windshield washer hoses rotted, interior fan blower switch failed (twice), driver arm rest vinyl splitting in many areas, steering wheel mounted hazard light switch caused break and signal lights to blow fuses (this was fixed as recall), rear cargo door handle broke off, fuel tank gas level indicator fluctuates regardless of fuel level, antilock breaks engage unnecessarily at low speed soft braking, windshield leakage, side door difficult to close and sometimes can not be closed. Almost all item appeared after warranty was up. I will never buy another gm product again.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CA

Dt: there is a problem with the fuel gauge sensor. The problem first started happening on 3-21-05. When the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic they told her that they had to fix two other vehicles of the same year and make for the same issue. The problem has not been fixed as of yet. *ak

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 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 Oct 10, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · AR

Vehicle bought at the end of 2000, used. Every summer since I have had to have wiring replaced in the engine, front door locks stopped working after 5 months, front brakes have been replaced three times, I have had to have it towed 6 times do to the wiring and I have had to replace the alternator and battery due to all of the electrical and alternator problems. I also had to replace the starter. Hydraulics on rear door also broken. Display lights come on and off when they want to and I have continually replaced fuses. I thought at first that these were just flukes, but they are continually getting worse. I did talk to the previous owners son about six months after purchasing the van and he informed me that his mother returned it because things kept falling apart on it. I wish I had been informed before hand how much trouble it was going to be. I love chevorlet vehicles and I still like my van it's just costing me too much in repairs. I have also had to replace the driver window motor and the mechanic told me that it had already been replaced before. The passenger side window is now stalling and the gas gauge hasn't worked in year. I have to keep up with my mileage to make sure I don't run out gas. I am giving the date of the last incident when it was towed.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Airbags, Body · 9,536 miles · IL

While driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time but the problem resurfaces, other failures include PCM failed causing the check engine light to illuminate, the gas gauge jumps from full tank to empty causing the vehicle to run out of gas, rear door handle broke twice, drivers side window motor was replaced and the air bag light would flicker on and off. *ts

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 Sep 9, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · FL

Coolant line rubbed up against the engine block and wore a hole in it. The new line has been redesigned to avoid the contact. The windshield wipers intermittently stops and has happened at least 15 times. The fuel gauge stopped working, reads full for 20 minutes then slowly comes down, dealer replaced the tank gauge

Filed May 29, 2001 · Fuel system, Steering · IL

Fuel gauge stopped working. Air conditioner and transmission broke.