Six problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission shifts hard from first to second gear when I get off of the highway,feels like someone rearended me. Gas guage always registers full. Grinding noise from right rear tire,sounds like the rear axle,had brakes checked by dealer they are fine. Maybe I should of bought a Ford.
The gas indicator fails to register the correct fuel left in vehicle. Owner ran out of gas due to defective indicator. The door hinges on the dutch doors allow doors to swing wide. Took vehicle to mechanic to repair hinges, but the fuel indicator could not be fixed.
You do not realize gauge does not work because it acts as if it does. If you run out of gas you will have no power brakes or steering.
Defective power steering pump, caused loss of steering. Also, abs pump went out while driving at 5mph, causing loss of the brakes. Gasoline gauge is no longer working. Dealer has been contacted.
Fuel guage always reads full.
Gas guage does not function at all. Owner can't tell if there is any gas in the vehicle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
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