Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).
During vehicle operation on an incline or hill, the vehicle tends to downshift from (d) to (3rd), causing the car to accelerate suddenly. Read details...
Transmission completely failed driving down road. Vehicle has been serviced. Read details...
Differential unit failed while driving. Consumer intermittently would hear a clonking noise from the rear of vehicle; vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions, and was informed that nothing could be found. Differential is inoperative, and dealer repaired problem, paid part of the cost. Read details...