One problem related to radiator hose has been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Coolant line rubbed up against the engine block and wore a hole in it. The new line has been redesigned to avoid the contact. The windshield wipers intermittently stops and has happened at least 15 times. The fuel gauge stopped working, reads full for 20 minutes then slowly comes down, dealer replaced the tank gauge.