20 of the 345 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro are about the engine — 6% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 65,000 miles.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1)AC COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING 2)COMPRESSOR SEIZED UP, ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED ON HIGH TRAFFIC HIGHWAY 3)SORT BELTED SERPENTINE BELT .
NHTSA complaint #10078330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN MAKING TURNS. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10055242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING THE BELT TENSIONER FLEW OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, I LOST POWER STEERING, ALL BRAKES,AND DASH WAS OUT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT WILL CAUSE LOSS OF LIFE SOMETIME. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT'S A VERY POOR DESIGN I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. IF THE BELT BRAKES OR THE PULLY COME'S OFF YOUR IN BIG TROUBLE. NOT ONLY FOR YOUR LIFE BUT LIFE OF OTHER'S TOO. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT. I INTEND ON CONTACTING GENERAL MOTORS SOON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WEBSITE. DT
NHTSA complaint #769220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH DOWN HILL SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FELL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUT DOWN. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #891828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #742933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS ALTERNATOR, THE ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REBUILT, CONSUMER STATES RATTLE SOUND FROM FRONT OF ENGINE DRIVEBELT WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS TENSIONER, ALSO FULE/AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #884562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS ALTERNATOR, THE ENTIRE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REBUILT, CONSUMER STATES RATTLE SOUND FROM FRONT OF ENGINE DRIVEBELT WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS TENSIONER, ALSO FULE/AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #884562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MUFFLER FAILED. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #557636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAYS AND SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY THING WRONG. CAR HAS NOT RAN THAT WELL SINCE THEY WORKED ON IT, JUST RENT A CAR IF I NEEDED TO GO FAR. 9/16/1999 HAD TO HAVE ALL FUEL INJECTORS REPLACED AND TUNE-UP DONE ON IT $978.39 RAN GOOD FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED THE AIR INTAKE SENCOR WAS BAD REPLACED, CAME ON AGAIN. WAS SENT TO CAR CLINIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC ON SYSTEM 10/11/1999 FOUND CAT, CONVERTER IS COMPLETELY PLUGGED $80.00. HAVING REPLACED TODAY 10/11/1999 $150.00. APRIL OF THIS YEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING THAT RUNS TO THE REAR AIR HAD A LEAK IN THE LINE THAT RUNS BACK THERE CAUSED BY THE INSULATION RUBBING ON THE LINE. HAD THE REPAIRED AND FILLED BACK UP. $220.00
NHTSA complaint #713140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #827591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLANT VALVE COVER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
WHILE DRIVING THE BELT TENSIONER CAME OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #820988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER FAILED THREE TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #605176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER SHIELD LOCATED BETWEEN MUFFLER ND UNDERSIDE OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAKES A LOUD VIBRATING SOUND WHEN MUFFLER HEATS UP.
NHTSA complaint #602663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
FAN BELT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #602661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #603063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
DRIVE BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TT
NHTSA complaint #978920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.