Timing Tensioner problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro

One problem related to timing tensioner has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2000

Tensioner arm housing broke off of engine block rendering vehicle undriveable. Transmission slipped between 2 & 3 & 4 gears. Replaced transmission with new gm trans. No monetary relief from gm was received.




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