1999 Chevrolet Astro Fuel system Problems

“Dt: there is a problem with the fuel gauge sensor. The problem first started happening on 3-21-05. When the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic they told her that they had to fix two other vehicles of the same year and make for the same issue. The problem has not been fixed as of yet.”

“While driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time but the problem resurfaces, other failures include PCM failed causing the check engine light to illuminate, the gas gauge jumps from full tank to empty causing the vehicle to run out of gas, rear door handle broke twice, drivers side window motor was replaced and the air bag light would flicker on and off.”

“Vehicle bought at the end of 2000, used. Every summer since I have had to have wiring replaced in the engine, front door locks stopped working after 5 months, front brakes have been replaced three times, I have had to have it towed 6 times do to the wiring and I have had to replace the alternator and battery due to all of the electrical and alternator problems. I also had to replace the starter. Hydraulics on rear door also broken. Display lights come on and off when they want to and I have continually replaced fuses. …”

“Engine misfires and runs poorly setting off the check engine soon light. The first time we took it to the dealer I was told this is very common in Astro vans and I should not use chevron gas. I thought this was strange advice because I never used than brand of gas. I had a record off all the brands of gas I used but the dealer was not interested and I was only told to switch brands. The second time I brought the van in for the same problem I was told to switch brands again. Now there are no brands left to try. …”

“Dt: the vehicles fuel line fell apart. There was a smell of gasoline inside the house so the fire department was called. The lines came apart while driving, the fuel line busted and gasoline spewed. The mechanic instructed the owner that the fuel line can be snapped back together. So the owner snapped it back together. Owner has spoken with a dealership that instructed that they are aware of the problem. No other problems with vehicle.”