1997 Chevrolet Astro engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 39 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving at 35 MPH when he smelled smoke, and pulled over to exit. The doors and windows would not open. Consumer hit the glass with his shoulder and hand to get out, but then he had to break the glass to exit. Notice light coming from the tires on the driver's side, and then saw that the vehicle was on fire. Fire department came out to put out the fire. Contacted the dealer to fix the vehicle.
The consumer's 1987 and 1997 chevrolet astro vans had faulty engine's.** answer required***. The power windows failed, the driver's seat came loose, the rear door hatch broke and the transmission failed due to the torque converter slipping and valve body wear (90000 miles).
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 75 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints