Eight problems related to engine have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
*ohio traffic crash report* consumer smelled smoke and immediately pulled to the side. The engine had caught on fire which resulted in damage to the windshield and engine.
Every thousand miles, service light comes on and vehicle runs very rough, jets have been cleaned 4 times on the engine. Dealer was blaming it on chevron gas. Chevron has sent a letter stating it was the poppet valve. Delaer changed all 6 poppet valves and cleaned the fuel intake system, and it worked for 5 months. Problem has come up again.
Vehicle would be running rough & would shake. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic the jets on engine were plugged up. This was caused by the gasoline & could be repaired.
Consumer was driving at 35 mph when he smelled smoke, and pulled over to exit. The doors and windows would not open. Consumer hit the glass with his shoulder and hand to get out, but then he had to break the glass to exit. Notice light coming from the tires on the driver's side, and then saw that the vehicle was on fire. Fire department came out to put out the fire. Contacted the dealer to fix the vehicle.
In oct. 1997 when starting to drive transmission slips, feels like van has been hit from behind. Dealer replaced valve body,due to a known product problem. Van once again had same troble in may 2000, dealer changed valve body, also statede becaused of a known product concern. But tjis time I had to pay $672. 06. Their customer service was of no help. Even though their mechanic stated that gm had said to reploace the valve body the second time with a new design, since the first replacement was defective.
Vehicle is leaking anti freeze between the head gasket and the engine due to defective casting. Tires were showing heal and toe wearing. Dealer offered to prorated tires but customer declined.
The consumer's 1987 and 1997 Chevrolet Astro vans had faulty engine's. ** answer required***. The power windows failed, the driver's seat came loose, the rear door hatch broke and the transmission failed due to the torque converter slipping and valve body wear (90000 miles).
When the vehicle dies out there is no stopping abilitiy, when driving at 30mph vehicle dies, no steering capability, no notification or warning. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.