1997 Chevrolet Astro equipment problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 chevrolet astro. Consumer states several issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the odometer light went out while driving and the air condtioner compressor failed. The vehicle would cut off in the midst of driving, which made controlling the vehicle difficult. *jb”
filed Jun 29, 2010
“Brake problems on 1997 chevrolet astro van. *mr the consumer stated that more brake work was needed. The brakes had rusted and needed to be turned, the a/c was not blowing cold and there was a heating concern. *sc the rear axle seals and differential gaskets were leaking.. *jb”
filed Oct 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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PIC4696C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2018This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient…
16NA260 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2016
Equipment problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Astro | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Astro | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 Astro | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 Astro | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 Astro | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 Astro | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 Astro | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 Astro | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 Astro | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 Astro | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 Astro | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 Astro | 1 | 3% |
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.