1997 Chevrolet Astro engine and engine cooling problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer's 1987 and 1997 chevrolet astro vans had faulty engine's.***no answer required***. *mr 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). *nm”
filed Apr 4, 2005
“While driving 70 mph vehicle commenced to lose speed. Vehicle would not accelerate more then 20-25 mph. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, who informed consumer that the oxygen sensor/ egr valve, and the catalytic converter malfunctioned. *ak the consumer stated that the oxygen…”
filed Jan 26, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 Astro | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 Astro | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Astro | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 Astro | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 Astro | 27 | 11% |
| 1996 Astro | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 Astro | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 Astro | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 Astro | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.