1992 Chevrolet Astro Consumer Discussions

Chevy Vans: Problems & Solutions

1998 Astro 1995 Engine?

Written by: lampinlar on Jul 10, 2006 02:34 PM

I purchased a 1998 astro van a few years ago and have had a number of fuel related problems. I have had to replace the fuel pump twice. The van will not start after sitting for a few hours. If you turn the ignition on but do not start the van for about 2 minutes it will start after a few tries.My mechanic was going to check the fuel injection but it seems that the engine appears ... Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

1995 Astro Problems

Written by: scott808 on Mar 24, 2006 07:06 AM

I own a 1995 Chevy Astro with about 148K miles, 4.3 V-6, "W" engine. Over the past several months, the engine has developed a pronounced misfire. Gas mileage has dropped considerably from 20 to 22MPG to just over 16MPG with no change in my driving habits or distances. It's at the point now where it's almost undriveable. I've had it in to my mechanic who has replaced ... Read More...

Chevy Vans: Problems & Solutions

1995 Astro Problems

Written by: scott808 on Mar 22, 2006 07:35 AM

I own a 1995 Chevy Astro with about 148K miles, 4.3 V-6, "W" engine. Over the past several months, the engine has developed a pronounced misfire. Gas mileage has dropped considerably from 20 to 22MPG to just over 16MPG with no change in my driving habits or distances. It's at the point now where it's almost undriveable. I've had it in to my mechanic who has replaced ... Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

1992 Safari XT

Written by: billharris on May 10, 2005 01:14 PM

I just bought a 92 Safari XT. I've tooled around in a '78 GMC 2500 for the last 18 years, and decided to buy a more economical van. 500K on the GMC had a bit to do with the decision, too. The XT seems to be in reasonably good shape, although it has 180K on the clock. If the rain holds off, I plan to pull a major service on it this weekend: vital fluids, filters, ignition and ... Read More...

GMC "Vortec" designation years... (Astro guidance...)

Written by: riccd2001 on Jul 17, 2004 05:53 AM

This probably applies to Astros and a few other Chevys... From 1992 to 1994 GMC Safaris were available with L35 engines that produced 200 HP @ 4400 rpm. These so-called "W" series engines were marketed as "Enhanced" or "High Output" V6s and used central port electronic injection for fuel delivery. All were catagorized as "Vortec" V6s. From 1995 to date the SAE ... Read More...