1996 Chevrolet Astro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second gmc vehicle I have owned that has has intake manifold gasket failure. I understand this happening when a vehicle has been mistreated, or is high mileage. But, at 55,000 miles, this shouldn't be happening. Ford has a similar problem in their 3.8 l, and they are taking care of it. I would hope the NHTSA would check to see how many others have this intake manifold gasket problem. The cost is about $ 900 for both gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #720433, filed 2000-03“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 admit to this problem. I have spoken to one dealer who keeps the v6 vortec in stock because he sells so many of them. Chevy wants heart Chevrolet to tear my engine apart before they will do anything and then it will problably only about 20% of a new engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #756757, filed 2002-01“Consumer stated that the fuel gauge did not work. Fuel gauge showed full, half full or empty. Consumer's sister received a recall concerning fuel gauge failure, but he had not received a recall notice. Also, consumer's wife ran out of fuel because of fuel gauge inaccurate reading of the amount of fuel in the gas tank. It would cost over $500.00 to have repairs done if it was not on recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10071608, filed 2004-04“On 05/09/1999 acceleator cable broke, towed monty chev in victorville. 05/11/1999 fixed. Cost $154.16 tow $105.00. 05/24/1999 lost power on freeway towed back to same dealer and fuel pump and fuel filter replaced $336.48 tow $12 0.00. Next day car stalled dealer towed back to shop keep it two days and said they couldn't find any thing wrong. Car has not ran that well since they worked on it, just rent a car if I needed to go far. …”
NHTSA complaint #713140, filed 1999-10“Vehicle would stall, but start back up. After so many times fuel pump was installed. Few days later it repeated the problem again. Connector was burnt inside the fuel tank. Dealer wouldn't be responsible for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #869257, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 28 | 12% |
| 1997 | 43 | 12% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
60 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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