1986 Chevrolet Astro Service and Repair Manual

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1986 Chevrolet Astro service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • CS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
  • Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
  • CL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
  • Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.3L 262Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.5L 2474CC 151Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1986 Chevrolet Astro Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #06E04900024/05/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINAT

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING I

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE R

NHTSA #06E02600023/03/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT E

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING I

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AP

NHTSA #06E04300019/05/2006Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA

NHTSA #93V18700016/11/1993Component: SEATS

THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEAD

Consequence

IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLI

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT

TSB #10007244

WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT

19960816Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported2 injured

DURING A FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT. THE MIDDLE AND REAR BENCH SEATS. THE LATCHES DISCONNECTED AND CAUSED THE SEATS TO FOLD.*AK

19960409Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARCrash reported1 injured

STEERING COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *DSH

20000215Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROLCrash reported

THE LOW SPEED IDLE WILL RANDOMLY BE VERY HIGH (USUALLY IN COLD WEATHER) THUS MAKING THE VAN DIFFICULT TO STOP WHICH RESULTED IN 2 MINOR REAR END COLLISIONS. NLM

19950417Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

UPON SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CRASHING INTO TWO TREES AND TWO FENCES. TT

Showing the 4 most serious of 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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