Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (four problems).
While parking for 15 minutes vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Owner put out the fire with an fire extinguisher. Read details...
Power window on passenger side has failed. Vehicle has been through 2 new batteries since we purchased it 6 months ago. Seems to be draining batteries and we are not sure why. We put battery on recharger overnight, but within hours of taking itoff the charger, the battery is drained while the car Read details...
Auxiliary air conditionr (a/c) rear switch failed/ melted/ smoked. This was the second time in 4 years. Went to the junk yard, and found thet 5 of 5 Astro vans with this type switch also were melted/burned. No appearent defect with rear blower motor that would pull excessive amps. Read details...