i have a 2001 chevy astro all wheel drive with 151000 miles on it in June driving from my parents house came to a stop sign went to take off the van would not go. tried twice then tranny let out two big bangs then it took off, going down the road the tranny shifted funny and it would not go into overdrive, i got it home and went to leave ... Read More
Re: 2001 Chevy Astro Van idles rough when stopped in gear. But not in neutral ( [classictrucks]
Written by: tools4u735 on May 10, 2011 2:46:12 PM
Mine is a 2001 GMC Safari with similar issues. Has anyone searched for a service flash from GMC/Chevy about the motor mounts. I would think that this would be a serious safety issue if they are inferior in quality, and should be recalled and paid for by manufacturer.
Re: 2001 Chevy Astro Van idles rough when stopped in gear. But not in neutral ( [steveb17]
Written by: classictrucks on May 1, 2011 10:43:08 PM
i have same problem in my 2001 astro van.i was told by mechanic it was motor mounts which made since because when in nuetral there is no load on motor.hope this helps.
2001 Chevy Astro Van idles rough when stopped in gear. But not in neutral (
Written by: steveb17 on Oct 19, 2010 3:43:05 PM
2001 Chevy Astro Van idles rough when stopped in gear. But not in neutral (?). My 2001 Chevy Astro van idles and vibrates rough when braking to come to a stop, and while stopped (in gear). But if I slip it into neutral it idles out fine(?). I was having problems with my heat. So, I replaced the thermostat, flushed the radiator and added new anti-freeze. This helped to care of ... Read More
Written by: riverdog118 on Sep 13, 2010 5:58:00 PM
Hello, I feel like a bit of an eavesdropper, but I am having an identical problem with my 2001 Chevy Astro van (AC only blows thru defrost and "Max AC" setting blows same as normal "AC" setting). This is after being charged $1600.00 for a new AC system. No, I will never use that mechanic again, I swear. Do you still have a diagram of the vacuum system? If so, could ... Read More
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
Written by: wiseman32210 on Oct 1, 2009 1:56:19 PM
I have a 2001 Chevy Astro. I checked with the dealer and they said I had the right Dip Stick for this year and make of vehicle. This vehicle has a oil cooler on it. I just had a complete oil change and the machanic said he put up to 7 quarts of oil in it and it would not read on the dip stick. The guage on the dash reads ... Read More
I hear to replace the cap and rotor, It was damp and foggy the last couple days here in Michigan we have a 2000 chevy Astro we are going to try that and see if it works The vehicle just stalled out a couple days ago. I will let you know. What was wrong with yours?
Last Thursday I put my 2001 Chevy Astro Van (All Wheel Drive) in Reverse, but instead of going in Reverse, it wouldn't move, the engine just revs, it does make a slight whiny noise, but it just wont go in Reverse. All the other gears seem to work, but it does seem to drive a little slower in Drive. Checked transmission fluid hot, needed about 1/2 pint, still no reverse. Any ... Read More
I own a 2001 astro. want to get a 2006 or 2007 van. Can't seem to find one as good as the astro. Very disappointed in the vans out there now, looked at the Uplander, but was disappointed. any suggestions. My astro is in very good condition with 94000 miles. Probably should keep it, was offered $4000 for it.
Re: 2000 Safari, good buy for family of 8 or not? [spike99]
Written by: spike99 on Feb 4, 2008 5:12:11 PM
For more details about design "weak spots" (sort of speaking) on the Astor/Safari brand, surf the Astro/Safari contents within: http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=23#General%20Motors ------------------ GENERAL MOTORS Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari If you intend to keep the vehicle for a long time, replace the unreliable steering and suspension parts with the more durable Moog parts that come with a lifetime warranty. It is possible to modify the rear differential to increase durability in intensive usage: ... Read More
Same thing happeed to my 2001 Safari van. One day while pulling away from a stop light, I hear a large bang and lost "R" and 2nd gear out of the tranny. Only had 1 and 3rd remaining - and "limped" the van back home. To fix, the tranny guy rebuilt it. He told me that blowing 2nd and "R" is common on the Astro/Safaris models. Common for folks who "over ... Read More
I have a 2001 Chevy Astro 2wd w/ 55,300 miles I recently had the rear end replaced due to a bad diff (as per mechanic). There was a constant noise coming from the rear when I accelerated. Now I'm getting a thumping sound from the rear when I release the brake after stopping. I've been back and forth w/ the mechanic as he does not seem to know what the problem ... Read More
Written by: astrovette on Sep 12, 2007 11:42:33 AM
I have a 2001 Chevy Astro 2wd w/ 55,300 miles I recently had the rear end replaced due to a bad diff (as per mechanic). There was a constant noise coming from the rear when I accelerated. Now I'm getting a thumping sound from the rear when I release the brake after stopping. I've been back and forth w/ the mechanic as he does not seem to know what the problem ... Read More
i have a 2001 astro with 70,000 i would like to put a sway bar on it and a bigger exuast and cat is there any advice on this matter and what should i look for to start having to replace in the near futer thank you for any advice i get
FLOATING GAS GAUGE NEEDLE?
Written by: shadydave on Oct 19, 2005 1:50:21 PM
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY ASTRO VAN AWD WITH 4.3 LITER ENGINE. MY QUESTION IS ABOUT MY FUEL GAUGE, IT DON'T GIVE ME AN ACCURATE READING AT ANY TIME NO MATTER WHAT I DO! THE NEEDLE ALWAYS FLOATS, IT GOES UP THEN DOWN THEN BACK UP AGAIN YOU GET THE PICTURE. SO I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IN IT, THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON TOO. EVEN ... Read More
I had very similar experience with my 2001 Chevy Astro, if I didn't have a concience I would have let it roll off a cliff! I changed , wires, distributor, rotar and up graded to bosh plugs, all from Auto Zone, to help the engine run smoother. It later got worse and didn't want to start when the temperature rose to 72 degrees. My hi-tech mechanic used his diagnostic computer but ... Read More
Hi All, I am looking at purchasing a Chevy Astro in the near future to serve as my "dog show" vehicle :-) I am looking for advice as to if there are any years I should avoid (looking in the 1998-2003 range) and what is the average lifetime mileage on an Astro before you start seeing major issues. I know that this is dependant on care of the car but I ... Read More
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
Here's my answer to your warped rotor problem.....
Written by: topsea on Jun 6, 2004 8:41:12 PM
My 2001 AWD Astro is my third. I drive a lot, 40,000 to 50,000 a year. My current Astro has gone 70,000 plus miles on front brake pads and rotors. My driving hasn't changed. I owe this to a savy Chevrolet service advisor telling me his "secret" when my OEM pads gave out along with warped rotors. This was at about 28,000 miles, by the way. He said not to use ... Read More
Help! Having Radio Warranty problems with Chevy!
Written by: dahveed02 on Sep 11, 2002 9:42:29 AM
I have a 2001 Chevy Astro Van LT 2wd, and in one year I've had to replace the Stock CD/Radio under warranty 4 times. Chevy won't upgrade the CD/Radio to a different unit, nor will they replace it with an aftermarket unit. The replacement radios they're installing are defective, and Chevy Customer Service doesn't care! Please help! David
timely subject.............
Written by: topsea on Mar 28, 2002 1:58:24 PM
My 2001 Astro just got back from the Chevrolet dealer today with roters turned and new pads. It now brakes just like it did off the showroom. Interesting, the service advisor pulled me aside and told me the next time that I might try a set of carbon metalic pads. He suggested buying them myself and having them install them or even going somewhere that will do the whole job with ... Read More
Mileage and longevity 219
Written by: jcastine on Dec 23, 2001 2:00:59 PM
RE: Message from coonhound!! 219 Could you or some one else elaborate on the preventative measures? I have a 2001 Astro van and just hit 3000 miles. Will bring it in for first "checkup" (do I have to go to Chevy? I wouldn't but post re. brakes and other hidden maintenance problems worry me). Should I have Chevy change all fluids to synthetic??? Happy with vehicle. Only problem so far was ... Read More
Chevy Astro AWD
Written by: drumcircle on Aug 3, 2001 8:57:42 PM
Looking to purchase a 2000 or 2001 Astro w/ AWD...Can anyone be so truthful/kind and tell me how it drives in the snow???? Also,how is the drivability while towing something like a 14' aluminum boat? Any comments would be appreciated... Thanx
I have a 2000 Venture LT that we purchased in January 2001 - it had 7600 miles on it and had been traded in (we were told) because the owner lived on the side of a mountain and found that it didn't handle well in the snow and ice, so they decided to get a Chevy Astro AWD. It has been a wonderful vehicle for us, at least until the beginning ... Read More
Written by: rddrummer1 on Apr 17, 2001 10:17:12 AM
by rddrummer1 I just bought a 2001 Chevy Astro AWD cargo van. The problem is the fuel mileage, with the first two tanks of gas I'm getting about 9 mpg, any suggestions?
My wife and I bought a 2000 WB Edition Chevy Venture about 3 months ago. Overall, we are very happy with the van (about 3000 miles so far). It's does a great job of transporting our 3 kids around town and so far we've had no mechanical problems with the vehicle. Since I'm convinced that GM employees and designers often "lurk" in these pages, I'm going to use this opportunity to ... Read More
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