general problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro

Six problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2001

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.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/22/1999

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.

3 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/26/1999

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.

4 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

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.

5 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Fuel guage always reads full.

6 Other Fuel System problem

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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