Chevrolet Astro owners have reported 4 problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Astro based on all problems reported for the Astro.
While driving about 70 mph engine was making noise. Power steering and power brakes were affected. Technician said that problem was with idler pulley and tension pulley. After explosion like sound under the hood, the tensioner pulley disintegrated causing loss of power steering and power brakes.
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Was coming to a stop light & started to apply brakes, and brake pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Did not hit anything. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic indicated that egr valve was opened due to carbon built up. Brake problem could be repaired, but could also reappear.
Plastic pulley on belt tensioner desentegraded causing arm to bust off engine block while traveling on interstate in middle lane. Surprised by loss of brake pedal while pulling over to emergency lane in heavy traffic! glad my wife was not driving the van at this time. My opinion is that not only is this a cheap part , but possibly dangerous in certain conditions. Not to mention stranded 40 miles from home.
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Egr valve failed.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems |