Are there any problems with the Chevy Astro minivan?

The Astro minivan is a midsize van that the Chevrolet division of General Motors produced from 1985 to 2005. The vehicle’s last decade of production has some transmission problems. The most common problem with later-model Chevy Astro transmissions is failure of the valve body, which is the central component of the automatic transmission.

How big is a 2002 Astro minivan?

Not only is the 2002 Astro Van reliable, but since they were built on a truck powertrain, they can tow 5,500/5,000 lbs (RWD/AWD) — almost double what other minivans can.

What kind of transmission problems do Chevy Astros have?

The 1998 and 1999 Chevy Astros are the Astros most severely afflicted by transmission troubles, as the failures of the transmission valve body, the TFP switch and the reaction sun shell are common problems with these vehicles.

How much does it cost to fix a Chevy Astro transmission?

As of September 2010, the estimated costs to repair the transmission problems of the Chevy Astro were as follows: $596 to replace the transmission valve body, $155 to replace the TFP switch, $921 to replace the reaction sun shell and $549 to replace the transfer case shift motor.

What kind of vacuum hose does Chevy Astro have?

Fig. 6: Vacuum hose routing-1988-91 with 4.3L TBI engine (Federal without air pump) Access our Chevy Astro and GMC Safari 1985-1996 Vacuum Diagrams Repair Guide by creating an account or signing into your AutoZone Rewards account. Once you sign in, follow these instructions to access our Repair Guides. Add your vehicle in Manage My Vehicles.

What kind of engine did Chevy Astro have?

Fig. 3: Vacuum hose routing-1985 4.3L carbureted engine (Federal) Fig. 4: Vacuum hose routing-1985 with 4.3L carbureted engine (Federal and low altitude) Fig. 5: Vacuum hose routing-1986-88 with 4.3L TBI engine Fig. 6: Vacuum hose routing-1988-91 with 4.3L TBI engine (Federal without air pump)

Is there a YouTube channel for Chevy Astro?

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Is the Chevy Astro a good car to buy?

The 1999 Chevrolet Astro has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Chevrolet Astro today. There are for sale near you. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats.

Where did the 1999 Chevy Astro come from?

1st owner purchased on 06/15/98 and owned in WA until 02/11/10 • 2nd owner purchased on 02/25/10 and owned in WA until 04/06/15 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/11/15 and owned in WA until 04/22/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 7,842 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year.

When was the last time I serviced my Chevy Astro?

Last serviced in Rapid City, SD on 05/26/21 • Vehicle serviced • Maintenance inspection completed • Oil and filter changed • Air filter replaced • Battery/charging system checked • Tire condition and pressure checked. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 04/15/99 and owned in CA until .

What causes a Chevy Vortec distributor to not turn?

The cap is prone to warping from the heat, which results in the cap rubbing against the distributor rotor button. This causes the rotor bushing to wear out and the distributor begins to no longer be able to turn. The simplest option here to fix this problem is upgrading to a distributor that has an aluminum housing on it.