Need Help On Drivers Seat Repair, Astro conversion.
Written by: jkumpire24 on Oct 30, 2010 7:58:18 AM
Folks, I need your help. I own a 1997 Chevy Astro conversion van with 185,500 miles on it. I had some trouble with the driver's seat, it was rocking back and forth, and a bolt was out of the seat bottom where it attaches to the power seat parts. Well this morning I went out and the seat started rocking again. When I looked at the seat I found a major ... Read More
I seem to be having a problem with ventilation in the tank.I think it is creating so much vacuum from someting not opening in the vent lines until it burns up the pump.I have to leave the fuel cap off to get it to run,it has to be something in the emission control not opening a vent line properly I think.I just can't figure where to start looking for the right ... Read More
Re: 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO [dlm1954]
Written by: wolverine2 on Oct 10, 2007 3:12:39 AM
I had lots of similar problems. Replaced fuel pump, plugs, wires etc. Went through several starter coils until I finially replaced with a high performance coil and have not had the problem for two years now. The astro has a problem with the original coil where it arcs to the oil dip stick tube and causes all sort of electrical problems. The high performance coil is seal better and uses high ... Read More
1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
Written by: dlm1954 on Oct 7, 2007 1:19:27 PM
I have a 1997 ASTRO that keeps burning up fuel pumps and wondered if anyone had a similar problem with theirs. I know it has something to do with the tank ventilation,because you you don't keep fuel cap loose it won't run.I figure it something to do with the emission control system but not sure and wondered if anyone has encounted this same problem.Usually these vans have the same little idiosencrities.Any ... Read More
Folks, I would appreciate your help. I am at a loss as what I should do: Which should I purchase: 1. 1997 Olds Silhouette GLS, 55K, immaculate shape, most all the extras, $7500 2. 1997 Chevy Astro conversion, also immaculate shape, 77K miles, $8000. The tradeoffs: $600 less, fewer miles for the Silhouette vs. high quality conversion, more plush interior and extras, TV/VCP, better engine, less possible major problems. Carfax is ... Read More
Re: climate control switch 1997 chevy astro [eaglebird2]
Written by: cob on Jun 10, 2006 6:29:18 PM
The Chevrolet Astro thread has many posts about the A/C stuck on defrost. A small diameter vacuum line is usually the culprit. It runs from the passengers side front by the freon recharging tube to the drivers side of the engine where there is a vacuum port. It usually melts on the front of the engine. I think there are also posts about the power windows also. I have the same ... Read More
climate control switch 1997 chevy astro
Written by: eaglebird2 on Jun 10, 2006 12:31:26 PM
I bought my chevy astro conversion van last year, 1997 Tiara Diamond Excutive. I have two problems, first the drivers side electric window gets tired and stops halfway up,if you let it rest 30 seconds it will go up a couple of inches and then needs to rest. second, my air conditioning will not move off the defrost, will not work on rear air conditioning. I would also like to know ... Read More
Service enging soon light
Written by: yobsam on Jun 8, 2006 6:37:16 AM
I got a 1997 Chevy Astro van. I call it my rolling fortress ( I could explain but why!?!?!) My fortress has a service engine light that comes and goes. I have attributed to climate, since it goes off when the temp hits 80, well it used to. It just stays on now. That would not be a problem except( especially since I live in Ft Worth and the temp almost ... Read More
This proves my theory that American cars and trucks should have an extended warranty. I have a 1997 Chevy Astro Van with 45K miles. Just like the other responses posted here, when I get off the freeway, and after a stop sign, the transmission had an adrupt shift from 1-2 gear. This is the clue the tranny starts to go bad. I took my van to the dealer and they confirmed ... Read More
Transmission Problems
Written by: danjk2 on Aug 14, 2001 2:14:56 PM
Sounds very familiar. The exact same thing was happening to my 1997 AWD Astro earlier this year and after a couple of tries by the dealer to "fix" the problem, I ended up paying $2,500 for a new (GM-certified rebuilt) transmission at 78K miles. It seams like a lot of us are stuck in the same boat (pun intended). I've checked out several message boards and always find people who own ... Read More
My Letter to Chevy on Transmission Problems
Written by: gmaster62 on Jan 13, 2001 3:35:25 PM
September 23, 2000 Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Assistance Center PO BOX 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 RE: 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO VIN# 1GDM19W9VB228729 Dear Sir or Madam: On August 1, 1997 I bought the above vehicle from you through Bob Stall Chevrolet, La Mesa, California. On September 6, 2000, it developed the serious defect of abruptly shifting from 1st to 2nd gear after approximately 30 minutes or 17 to 20 miles of driving. ... Read More
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