Chevrolet Astro fuel pump problems

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power. The contact pumped the accelerator pedal, waited ten minutes and the vehicle resumed its normal operation. The failure occurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer assured the contact that after paying for the repair, the failure would be resolved. The fuel pump, starter, motor mounts, and generator were all replaced; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 133,000. The current mileage was 134,249.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 155,000 miles · OH

Hi, I was driving this van when all of a sudden it stops. I had a very hard problem of trying to get off the road with no brakes or steering. I had it towed into service. They replaced everything fuel pump, sending unit, fuel filter, plugs, plug wires, distributor and reset the timing. It never did show up a check engine light or showed a code that something was wrong. I drove it two days later and it did the same thing. They checked it out and drove it again for a week and it happen again. I spent $1200 trying to get this safe to drive. It is as if the key was shut off. Finally with some of my knowledge about what can cause this to happen I checked the battery. It was only one year old. It showed up as bad under a load. When I took the van back to the repair shop they said battery showed good. Finally I took the battery back to auto zone they showed it as bad also and replaced it. Never had a problem after that. So the problem you are having with the key switch in all those cars you may have to double check the battery's. Voltage to the microprocessor should stay within limits of apx 8 volts. This might be more of a problem than the key switch. Thanks for reading this letter.

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Fuel system, Steering · 200,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 11-12-13 *bf the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. The contact was traveling 20 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pump would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NJ

I was driving down route 130 and the car just died so it was towed april 2008 and the fuel pump went in the car which cost 800.00 on july 6,2008 I was on my was to ewing twsp and the car died again it was towed and the fuel pump went again in the car.

Filed Mar 22, 2007 · Fuel system · 103,234 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. While in motion the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the failure was diagnosed as needing a new fuel pump and harness. The contact has the repair invoice. The current and failure mileage were 103234.*ak update *4/23/07tr

Filed Aug 20, 2006 · Fuel system · WI

Fuel pump failed 3 times in 3 years twice while driving causing loss of control of vehicle, nearly causing a accident.

Filed Jun 5, 2005 · Fuel system · FL

The fuel pump went out while driving down the road at 40miles per hour, thereby losing all power steering, brakes etc. Is the 3rd time in 3 years this has happened. First time stopped at red light, stalled and refused to restart, 2nd time waiting for bridge to close, today going down road. Could have been very serious. Has been replaced each time.

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 Jul 11, 2004 · Fuel system · 78,900 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Sirs, I recently had to replace the fuel pump in the fuel tank of my 2000 chevy all wheel drive astro van, because it contains the sending unit that controls the fuel gage on the dash,and that funtion failed. The pump had begun to make a loud noise. I have retained the old part. The bill for replaceing the pump, with labor, came to $560.46. I priced a complete dell dimension 2400 computer system, including shipping and it was only $494.00. This is out ragious having to pay $560.46 for an auto fuel pump. Where can I get relief? This is a ripoff and it must be stopped. Thanks, michael coleman [email protected].