Chevrolet Astro overheating problems

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 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 May 23, 2005 · Electrical · NY · 2 injuries

Consumer stated that both she and her 2 year old child got burned by the interior bulb. It overheated and melted the housing around it. Consumer's husband stated that it may have been a electrical wiring problem, and was afraid that the vehicle may catch on fire. *ak

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 13,032 miles · NY

When the vehicle was started in the morning, the brakes made a grinding noise when depressed. The vehicle was serviced by the dealership twice and they replaced the brake disc, rotors and shoes. While driving down a hill with the brake pedal depressed, the brake system overheated, and a burning odor filled the cabin of the vehicle. *ak the brakes started to pulsate again while going down a mountain, a noise was heard coming from the driveline between shifts and was unable to be duplicated, the transmission slipped and shifted erratically, the engine would break up on a slight acceleration due to the distributor cap and the rotor being corroded. *sc

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · NC

Ongoing electrical system problem, draining the battery power, and causing the battery to overheat. Battery became so hot that itt had to be disconnected to prevent an explosion. Dealer contacted for a scheduled appointment.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · WV

Consumer complained about a brake problem. While driving downhill brakes overheated. Also, there was a very strong smell, like burned rubber. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer. But dealer could not duplicate the problem. Dealer urged consumer to take vehicle to another dealership. However, consumer felt that travel time to the alternate dealership would be a safety hazard. *ak the rotors an dpads were replaced at 28k miles there were rusted and cracked. On multiple occasions the brakes overheated when descending steep grades. The brake problem was unable to be duplicated. *sc

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · 115,000 miles · FL

Air conditioner controls overheated.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

Mechanical-bought '93 ext. Model in '96. Replaced two starters, two batteries going towards my third one, had to get the entire engine repaired because of a blown head gasket, the tranny starts slipping from 1st to 2nd gear, won't bother trying the A/C no more because the check engine light comes on, it starts to idle very rough then it stalls. Gas mileage not good; I filled up the tank, and when I brake at a stop light...the gasoline gauge almost drops to 1/2 a tank and it won't come back up. Traveling from los angeles to valencia or los angeles to san diego it overheats terribly, drove a '90 toyota tercel to valencia from l.a. With a busted radiator and that car did not overheat!.nice van but I thought it was a chevy not a ford aerostar.

Filed Sep 14, 2001 · Electrical · FL · fire

While vehicle was parked it caught on fire from the electical wiring harness. Also, firemen stated that fire came from wires where fuses were located. Contacted dealer. Vehicle at dealership.*ak certified technician stated the fire originated from a loose or improper connection at the firewall bulkhead wiring connector, the excessive resistance created by the loose connection caused the wiring insulation or its associated connector to overheat and melt.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Engine · NY

Vehicle overheats in summer when A/C is on. Temperature gauge goes almost to red, and A/C has to be turned off. In winter vehicle runs cold. Heat comes out luke warm even after vehicle has been running 3 hours or more. Consumer feels water pump is woren out or thermostat needs to be changed.