1999 Chevrolet Astro - Consumer Discussions

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Starting/Stalling/Idling Problems

• 1999 CHEVY ASTRO

  Written by: swiftone559 on Dec 7, 2012 12:22:47 PM

  MY ASTRO WONT START CRANKS OVER ,REPLACED IGNITION COIL,DIST CAP AND ROTOR,WIRES AND PLUGS I HAVE A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE SWIFTONE559 IS MY CHANNEL ANYONE PLZ HELP

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• can't clear P0118

  Written by: daninalabama on Jun 30, 2010 4:32:47 PM

  I have a 1999 Chevy Astro, had to replace radiator crack in plastic under top hose connection. I have a P0118 code showing - Engine Coolant Temp Circuit High Input. Replaced the temp sensor and reset , code is back in less the 5 mins. Does anyone have any ideas where I can start to chase this down. Thanks Dan in Alabama

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Starting/Stalling/Idling Problems

• Re: GMC Safari & Chevy Astro - Fuel Issues [cargob00m]

  Written by: pinky6 on Mar 15, 2010 2:40:44 PM

  We have a 1999 Astro Van and it stalls out/then won't start in wet weather. The distributor cap coilwire plug wires fuel pump and relay have all been replaced still stalling out, any ideas?

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Transmission Problem

• 1999 Astro Blown TRANS Fuse w Trouble codes shift prob

  Written by: ceramicat on Mar 10, 2010 9:33:47 PM

  Had the transmission in our Chevy Astro rebuilt a month ago and it drove great! Two weeks later we go to start it and the lights on dash where trans indicator not viewable and the trans feels like it is in second gear upon throttle instead of first gear. Take it back to the trans repair specialist and they had it two days. Trouble code stored and read by their comp ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Electrical Problems

• Re: Brake and ABS lights. [egillett]

  Written by: spike99 on Jun 22, 2008 8:22:32 PM

  Thanks for your concern.... For your records, there's a known problem with the ABS system on the Astro/Safari vans. There's an official TSB but NO recall. Still amazes me why no formal recall. For details.... Bottom line is... Defector sensor (which needs to be replaced) or the existing sensor is too "rusted up" to work properly... ----------------- .... Basically, dirty sensor mounting surfaces cause the signal to drop out at low ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Starting/Stalling/Idling Problems

• Re: chevy astro 1993 tbi z motor won't run [Steve_01]

  Written by: blackpacific1 on Feb 14, 2009 2:14:27 PM

  Thanks Steve. Your problem description matches mine. My Haynes manual has a pretty good trouble shooting section for the fuel system. The fuel pressure regulator is on the 1993 Z-motor TBI assembly. When I get more time to work on it, I will verify that the left line is the fuel supply line, and the right line is the tank return. Another thing to check, if you have a later model ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Van Won't Start [keico]

  Written by: 1shadetree on Jan 30, 2009 11:02:01 PM

  How many miles do you have on it? I'd be curious to know what the results after you check the fuel pressure. If it checks fine, I agree w/ Kieco as far as changing the regulator, much cheaper and it has to be easier.

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Van Won't Start [keico]

  Written by: Steve_01 on Jan 30, 2009 8:39:50 AM

  My 2 cents... I have a 97 Astro. My fuel pressure was around 57 or so while the engine was running. It would drop off to zero immediately after turning off the key. According to the book, the fuel pressure should drop off slowly after turning off the ignition. I decided to replace the fuel pressure regulator. I guess I had a 50/50 shot. That seemed to take care of both ... Read More

• 1999 Chevy Astro Van Won't Start

  Written by: keico on Jan 29, 2009 2:48:58 PM

  Ok here is what I have. 1999 Chevy Astro Van 4.3L When I purchased this vehicle 1 year ago it always started up on the first crank. Didn't make a difference whether it was cold or hot. I noticed that once this winter started (I live in Florida) and the weather was a little colder. It started to become just a little hard to start. It would take two cranks, then ... Read More

• stalling out

  Written by: esantiago on Sep 14, 2008 1:23:42 PM

  i have a 1999 chevy astro van 4.3 engine all wheel drive i replaced fuel pump and replaced fuel filter and presser regulator. and peplced ingition control module. when car is idled runs good but when put in drive and given gas it stalls out if anyone has a idea of what the problem can be and u please help me out. thanks

Chevy Astro: Trailer Hitches

• 1999 Chevy astro trailer wiring question

  Written by: keico on Dec 2, 2007 1:38:54 AM

  I have the Quick-Connect Trailer-Wiring Harness 7-Way Adapter bought from uhaul. Is there anyone that has step by step instructions on how to install. I have a 1999 chevy astro van

Chevy Vans: Problems & Solutions

• Re: 1999 CHEVY ASTRO / SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT [cob]

  Written by: arch2 on Jun 28, 2006 9:44:17 AM

  I tried using this method before but the light stayed off for only a couple of minutes and came back on. After going around and talking to a couple of guys, both of them told me to use the radio method. They just didn't know the proper procedure.

• Re: 1999 CHEVY ASTRO / SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT [arch2]

  Written by: cob on Jun 28, 2006 9:19:36 AM

  Can't use the radio, to clear the codes disconnect the neg battery cable for a couple of minutes and the computer will reset. The other method is to remove one of the fuses in the fuse box by the battery under the hood but, I don't have my Hanes manuel here at work to tell you which one so just do the cable to be safe.

• 1999 CHEVY ASTRO / SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT

  Written by: arch2 on Jun 27, 2006 7:01:51 PM

  A couple of weeks ago I received a call from a friend telling me that their astro van would not start. After having the vehicle towed to their home, I came over to check the vehicle and found out that the coil wire(from distributor cap to coil) was arking against the engine, cancelling the spark to the distributor cap. I replaced the spark plug wires and the engine ran great. :) ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• Re: 1999 Safari AWD SLT - shuttering?? [dallan]

  Written by: rmamrosh on Jun 17, 2006 2:58:16 AM

  You can go to a Chevy dealer and get 6 bottles of AutoTrak II blue fluid for the transfer case. You are supposed to drain the old stuff, put in 3 bottles of the new, drive for a half hour, drain the 'new' stuff, then put in another load of new stuff! Sounds like a waste. We had this problem after 80k miles on our 2000 AWD Astro. This 'fix' worked ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Warning Lights

• 1999 Astro 4.3L OBD code P0117

  Written by: qloco on Feb 2, 2006 7:25:50 AM

  I have a 1999 Chevy Astro with 120,235 miles. My service engine soon light is on. Funny thing is it comes on and off. I took it to Autozone and they tell me its code P0117 = Engine Coolant Sensor Voltage Too Low. I've changed the coolant sensor by the ERG valve and the temperature sensor by the manifold. I was told it could be a grounding problem. But I have ... Read More

Chevy Vans: Problems & Solutions

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Van Heater/AC Controller [alastairh]

  Written by: ibricol on Sep 6, 2005 10:24:18 AM

  Purchased the Blower Motor Resistor at the dealer Cost Cad $59.99 Part GM# 89018643 or buy this one at rockauto.com AC Delco # 1580571 $24.79 U.S. I have paid $36.90 Cad

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Van Heater/AC Controller [alastairh]

  Written by: ibricol on Aug 29, 2005 8:09:35 AM

  I have replace this part twice in my case for the venture 97. Remove blower first, and then his control board back to it. Unscrew few turns away the 2 bolts on back and remove the one on front. See post #220 : Your problem with your blower is more than likely the control board for the blower. I have a 98 venture with the same problem and replaced the board ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Van Heater/AC Controller [alastairh]

  Written by: cob on Aug 12, 2005 9:28:07 AM

  Alastair, Refer to the lst few lines of post 246 on how to fix the problem on the a/c not blowing out the vents. Very simple fix involving an 1/8" dia plastic vacuum line. I am not sure on fixing the blower motor switch problem, it has not happen yet to my van. I would have probably done the same and purchased a new control unit. If it is an intermittant ... Read More

• 1999 Chevy Astro Van Heater/AC Controller

  Written by: alastairh on Aug 11, 2005 4:42:55 PM

  Hello there, I have a deteriorating problem on my van. When I bought it used, the blower/fan only worked on 4 and not on 1/2/3. Not a big deal. Recently however, it has - intermittently - stopped working on 4 as well. There is no rhyme or reason as to when it works or not.....you can have 3 or 4 days of it working without any problems on 4 and then ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Air cond. problem, [dcoggins]

  Written by: cob on Aug 10, 2005 9:23:59 AM

  I was told that there is a valve under the hood on the a/c lines that has a black cap on it. You are supposed to be able to turn it with a screw driver. I have something different on my 97 since it is an aftermarket unit from the conversion company. Anyhow this valve controls the cooling cycle between front and rear and sounds like it is stuck on the ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Air cond. problem, [dcoggins]

  Written by: tkw on Aug 5, 2005 1:26:08 PM

  I don't have rear A/C on my '98 but with the help of the forum, I have solved a mulfunction dash HVAC vent control problem. There are lots of recent discussions on this topic. Do a search on tkw, cob and 97expreeso's posts, you'll probably find the answer. There's also a post on Rear A/C that may also applicable here. Good luck with your search!

• 1999 Chevy Astro Air cond. problem,

  Written by: dcoggins on Aug 5, 2005 10:25:27 AM

  Any advice would be appreciated. We no longer have cold air coming from the front vents of our Astro. It blows cold in the rear. As we start up, the air seems to be cool but then looses all cold and just blows out hot in front. Rear stays cold. . Could there be a blocked vent or something similar. There is condensation appearing on the ground in the rear left ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Transmission Problem

• Chevy Astro/GMC Safari Transmission Shifting Problems

  Written by: n977ll on Jul 11, 2005 11:59:56 AM

  I own a 1999 Chevy Astro AWD with 77,000 Miles. In hot weather after long drive, trans will shift hard from 1st to 2nd gear. After cooling down the problem dissapears.I have been reading some posts on this. Some say that it is normal. Some say that this headed for trans repair.Is there any fix for this?I would like to go on a long trip but I dont want to take ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Accessories & Modifications

• Help, PLEASE!!!

  Written by: deanne on Jun 17, 2005 10:11:08 AM

  Please help me. My husband recently bought a 1999 Chevy Astro, and would like to use it as a travel/ work vehicle. The astro originally came with two bench seats in the back. He has removed them and would like to replace one of them with a seat that will lay back to make a bed (similar to ones seen in conversion vans). I would like to find a seat like ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• Re: [steve_] Astro/Safari production to stop with 2005 model

  Written by: hansienna on Nov 20, 2004 7:39:53 AM

  About time since GM has done nothing to improve them since introduction 20 years ago.      Who does GM think they are fooling? My 1999 "Chevy" Tracker was a re-badged piece of Suzuki junk. The "Chevy" Aveo is even cheaper Daewoo junk. My 1980 real Chevy van was a reliable vehicle but the 2 Geo Metro's were cheap in every sense of the word. My current 2001 Blazer LT is okay but ... Read More

• 1999 Astro AWD LS 95k miles

  Written by: famof3kids on Jul 7, 2004 7:01:07 AM

  Well, its been a week since my last post and bragging about my van. On our way to Myrtle Beach last week when we noticed that, upon exiting the interstate coming to a slow stop, we started hearing a thump noise from the rear of the vehicle. We continued on as the noise only occurred when coming to a stop, and slower than 10mph. After arriving, we headed out one night ... Read More

Chevy Venture Care and Maintenance

• popping noise/clunk in 1999 chevy astro

  Written by: chug on Sep 26, 2002 11:17:43 AM

  ring and pinion gear is meshed too tight load bearings are intern wearing out. also possible across the grain crack in rear drums mine came complete with both of these. luckily my warranty was through my insurance company. becaause it might not of been investigated with such detail at the dealership. rear end was replaced drums could of exploded needless to say were replaced

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• 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.

Chevy Venture

• floor protection

  Written by: sixpack on Oct 10, 1999 6:43:34 PM

  We purchased our 1999 Venture on Sept 23, and I am concerned about keeping the carpet clean! I have 7 kids in and out of my van everyday..(carpool, but 4 are mine!) and I decided to go and buy some vinyl carpet runners from the local home improvement store. I bought 8 ft of it and cut pieces to fit. It covers between the two rows(we have 8 pass seating) my ... Read More