1997 Chevrolet Astro Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro takes one engine — the naturally aspirated, gasoline-fueled 4.3-liter overhead-valve V6 of 262 cubic inches — through four body configurations and three trims. The bodies are three-door vans, cargo or passenger, standard or extended; the trims are Base, LS and LT. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are grouped by system, so brake work, driveline work and body electrical work each sit in one place rather than being scattered through the book.
Engines covered
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door extended cargo van
- 3-door standard cargo van
- 3-door extended passenger van
- 3-door standard passenger van
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
- LT
Known issues on the 1997 Astro. Seven recalls stand against the 1997 van. Cracked solder joints on the wiper motor's controller board can stop the wipers outright or leave them working intermittently. The outboard belt on the right-hand rear bucket seat can tear apart in a crash. Integrated child seats can be missing a retractor spring, so the belt binds or will not restrain properly. A belt reminder that may not sound, a replacement fuel filter that leaks at its connection and two nonconforming lamp sets fill out the list. Visibility tops 448 complaints at 64, ahead of brakes at 45.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTR
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED. *
REDUCED STEERING EFFORT (DIAGNOSE/REPLACE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR). *KB
Showing the 8 most recent of 39 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT SEAT BELT BUCKLE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REPIRS WERE BEING MADE AT DEALER SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DEATAILS ON THIS MATTE
BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, RESULTING IN A CRASH. GMC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX IT UNTIL ENOUGH PEOPLE DIE. MY FAMILY WAS ALMOST KILLED. ANYONE WHO HA
BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, RESULTING IN A CRASH. GMC KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX IT UNTIL ENOUGH PEOPLE DIE. MY FAMILY WAS ALMOST KILLED. ANYONE WHO HA
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *ML
Showing the 4 most serious of 563 complaints filed with NHTSA.
