Chevrolet Astro Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Astro across 11 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (33% of reports).
- 124fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 40 of 123 complaints (33%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Astro fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 1 | 11% | 75,000 |
| 2004 Astro | 1 | 7% | 133,000 |
| 2003 Astro | 1 | 2% | 72,010 |
| 2002 Astro | 1 | 1% | 37,000 |
| 2001 Astro | 4 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2000 Astro | 9 | 5% | 92,517 |
| 1999 Astro | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1998 Astro | 26 | 11% | 93,373 |
| 1997 Astro | 31 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 1996 Astro | 18 | 7% | 65,000 |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% | 128,905 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Model years: 1995
Problem: The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
Risk: These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power. The contact pumped the accelerator pedal, waited ten minutes and the vehicle resumed its normal operation…
Van shut down while driving and we loss brakes. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel lines were severely corroded and…
I have a 1998 chevy astro van that qualifies for a expired warranty for gm that is related to a defect in their fuel injection system that causes them to stick open or closed. I was never notified by chevy about this problem and was not properly diagnosed by a mechanic until this year. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Astros have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet Astro. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Astro fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Astro?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 40 of 123 complaints.
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