Chevrolet Astro Engine problems by year

While driving the 2000 chevy astro the engine shut off and no brakes. Happened to me in two weeks. Life or death situation.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power. The contact pumped the accelerator pedal, waited ten minutes and the vehicle resumed its normal operation. The failure occurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer assured the contact that after...

Pulled into shopping center parking lot ( 35mph slight right turn) started to turn left to parking space and engine cut-out suddenly without warning. Incident was recorded by my dash cam: http://s247.Photobucket.Com/user/hchickpea/media/vanpowercutout_zpsb0e071e6.Mp4.Html you can see the flash of a police car going in the opposite direction at almost the exact time of the engine stopping. No apparent ignition switch problems, no engine chugging or sounds, lightweight keychain. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that he began to drive in reverse and the speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic where they stated that fuel leaked from the wiring harness and into the engine computer. In addition, the engine computer and the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 245,000.

Diagnostic system was defective and didn't provide warning that the engine was overheating. The book states the service engine soon light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. None of this worked on the van. *Kb

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro van. The contact was driving 40 mph when heat emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that during the failure, there were no visible flames or smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,349. Updated 04/27/12*lj updated 04/27/12

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the built- in diagnostic system was defective and did not provide warning that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the head gasket failed and caused engine coolant to leak into the motor abnormally. The engine motor and the intake gaskets would both need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised the contact that the built-in diagnostic system was not operating due to the vehicle's age. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 08-07-12 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the pass lock module that turned off the gas to the engine failed. The vehicle would start up briefly but then shut off. The dealer stated that it was a common problem but it was not related to any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000 and the current mileage was approximately 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet astro van. During brake application, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 152000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet astro. While driving less than 50 mph, the alternator bracket failed. Within a three month period, the bracket has failed twice. The contact attempted to find a replacement component at a junkyard and was informed by the junkyard dealer that he received numerous requests for that particular component due to frequent failures. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was over 100,000 and current mileage was 105,000.

My fiance and I bought a 2003 chevy impala in nov of 2006 with only 40,000 miles. In july of 2007, the car was started and shut off by itself a few minutes later. It would then not start. We first had it towed to a local shop that informed us that the upper intake manifold had cracked. It leaked antifreeze into the cylinders, the spark plugs and other parts of the engine and the cost for repair would be 1400.00. We had the car towed to a 2nd shop for a 2nd opinion. They told us that the antifreeze that leaked had...

My engine stalls at least 2 to 3 times a month, nothing has been done because it is an expensive problem... And it is a manufacturers defect.... *Tr

Van will not start for about 15 min. After being driven for a short distance and shut off. *Jb

2001 Astro van chevy panic stop brakes no response to floor 1st. Time had looked at pass. Side wear 1 side brake pad wear repair. 2Nd time need to stop fast hit brakes to floor no response both 35 mph to 45 mph called gm acted like don't care . Turn signal switch replace 710.00 Will not reimburse engine light on and off replace sensors $275.00 Catalytic converter $1000.00 Then motor failure dealer could not pin point problem new motor 6538.00 Bought van from dealer said o.K. For 150000 to 200000 had 47000 now 130000 will not buy g.M. *Nm