1997 Chevrolet Astro Reliability

1997 Chevrolet Astro 2 Dr LT Passenger Van Extended

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Base Passenger Minivan (4.3L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1997 Chevrolet Astro by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, 4.3L V6 SFI Vortec engine only, Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pressure Regulator and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages. Failure of the Fuel Pump may prevent the vehicle from starting. Failure of the Fuel Pressure Regulator may cause the vehicle to run rich or stall. Failure of the Fuel Injectors may cause the engine to start hard, run rich or lean. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $550.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $95.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost to repair the fuel pressure regulator is $67.00 for parts and $130.00 for the labor. The cost to repair the EGR Passages is estimated at $16.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Valve Body. Failure of the Transmission Valve Body applies to the (automatic transmission) only. The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s). The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s) is estimated at $111.00 each for parts and $84.50 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Astro by Identifix

	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.