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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Astro Van steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 011999

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While backing out of parking space & was trying to turn steering wheel and power module went out. Was depressing brake pedal & vehicle had no brakes. Vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic that sterring & ABS brakes were connected to one another. When one failed, both of them were out.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #1

Mar 301998

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
There is a leak in the power steering gear box. Fluid is bypassing an O-ring seal, causing leakage. The dealer has been notified.

- Fontana, CA, USA

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