1996 Chevrolet Astro Consumer Discussions

98 Chev Astro Van doesn't pump fuel. HELP PLS!

• Re: fuel system problems [themagicalpoet]

  Written by: yea65 on Jul 25, 2011 7:37:29 AM

  I have a 1996 Chevy Astro Van Cargo Van that will crank but not start. Could this be the fuel pump and if so how do you change it. What other possibilities could it be besides fuel pump?

• 1996 chevy astro cargo van transmission question

  Written by: cmatusow on Mar 22, 2011 7:16:20 AM

  I have a 96 chevy astro van and the transmission "slips" when shifting between 2 and 3 gear.No light came on and the van has only 77200 original miles on it.Any i?dea what can be wrong?.Thanks

• fuel pump electrical problems

  Written by: dmains on Dec 9, 2008 10:14:32 AM

  1996 Chevy Astro Pumping no fuel. Fuel pump not turning on. If I jump d2 to c3 on FP relay the fuel pump runs and car starts. Changed relay but same problem. Any suggestions?

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Heating / Cooling

• chevy astro no heat.

  Written by: jet460fd on Dec 5, 2007 5:40:54 PM

  i just bought a 1996 astro,the seller told me that the heat wasnt working, so i new i had something to fix.i had to replace the water pump,it was leaking.i also changed the therostat,heater resister,fixed the vacum leak from ac to the manifold,checked the heater core and still no heat.all the control setting seem to be working,every time i turn on any setting cold air blows out.i think it might be ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• Re: 1996 chevy astro fuel problem [disastro]

  Written by: biffoon on Nov 16, 2005 3:35:15 AM

  did you also replace the pulsation damper that is right next to the fuel pump, if not you can get one at rockauto.com. very cool site.

• 1996 chevy astro fuel problem

  Written by: disastro on Nov 7, 2005 11:50:31 PM

  I have a 1996 chevy astro van. It was having problems starting one day to the next sometimes it would and even run for days then stop. My hubby and the niehbor figured out that the fuel pump wasn't working u couldn't hear it come on and no fuel pressure from gage that shoots out gasoline above the fuel intake and outgoing fuel. well we replaced the fuel pump it works ... Read More

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

  Written by: riccd2001 on Jul 17, 2004 5:53:16 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 Net HP rating was reduced to 190 HP @ ... Read More

• Recall again!

  Written by: billtung on Jun 30, 2001 1:22:32 AM

  Just received a recall letter from GM Canada regarding safari/astro vans between 1996-1999 fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard,"Occupant Restrain Systems in Frontal Impact." Now I have to make appointment to install a new alarm module on my Safari. For those who didn't receive the recall letter, pls contact your Canada GM/Chevrolet dealer.

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Transmission Problem

• Transmissions make it to warranty, but die soon after

  Written by: gmaster62 on Jan 13, 2001 3:32:25 PM

  GM does not back there products and have the worst warranty in the buisiness. Before buying a Chevy Astro, look at the consumer complaint posts on the National Highway Transportation Safety Board for models 1996 and later. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/index.html Myself and several other consumers had the exact same same problem. Conveniently, at 48124 miles, just 12000 miles and 5 months after the warranty expired my transmission went out and I was charged ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• Hi All

  Written by: trdolley on Aug 22, 2000 12:35:28 AM

  Question: I am looking at 1995 and 1996 Chevy Astro vans. All are listed as 4.3l V-6 engines, but some are listed as "Vortec" 4.3l V-6, or "high output" 4.3l V-6. Did Chevy introduce the Vortec V-6 in 1995 or 1996 (I heard it was 1995) and did all Astro vans of that year come with Vortec V-6 or was this an upgrade from an ordinary V-6? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!! ... Read More

• 90,000 miles and still going strong

  Written by: medinamalibu on Aug 21, 2000 12:29:39 AM

  Just turned over 90k on our 1996 Chevy Astro van this morning on the way back from a long drive. The ride is forgivable when you need to help move a family member halfway across the country. Acceleration is slow but strong. Going full-speed up the hills on Missouri's I-70 was a simple matter of natural selection. Between 70 and 75 MPH the wind noise coming through the driver's side pillar ... Read More