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What's New for 1991
Other than the now-standard 4.3-liter V6, there are no substantial changes for the Astro Cargo van for 1991. Read More
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Oil Pressure Switch for the Fuel Pump. This failure will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Oil Pressure Switch is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $52.00 for laborAll prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Assembly and the Front Wheel Speed Sensors (4 Wheel Antilock Brakes only). The cost to repair the BPMV Assembly is estimated at $809.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $75.OO each (2WD) or $101.OO each (4WD) for parts and $78.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Cruise Control Servo and the Horn Circuit Contact. The cost to repair the Cruise Control Servo is estimated at $225.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Horn Circuit Contact is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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 overview below.
