1996 Chevrolet Astro fuel system, gasoline problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When my vehicle was new I complained about the engine, northstar chevrolet put in new fuel injectors at that time, but stated that all astro ran the same as mine, no power and hesitation. Now I find out the fuel injectors leak, breaking down the oil, causing damage to the engine. Chevy will not…”
filed Jan 17, 2002
“During normal operation of vehicle, it sounds as if an explosion occurs in the front end of vehicle. This has occurred four times, and dealership replaced both front brake calipers twice. Also, found a short in the fuel pump. Has not examined vehicle for the last incident. *ak consumer states brake…”
filed Aug 8, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Astro | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Astro | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Astro | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Astro | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 Astro | 26 | 11% |
| 1997 Astro | 31 | 9% |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 Astro | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 Astro | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 Astro | 3 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.