Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 676538 | 02/01/1997 | 51321 | Dtc 32 and/or poor driveability conditions (install new memcal and clear all dtcs). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 97186 | 1 | 08/30/1995 |
| The alternator bracket, serpentine belt and tensioner broke. *ph consumer was able to drive the vehicle from the main road; however, due to loss of brakes, the consumer wasn't able to use the emergency brakes. consumer was able to stop the vehicle when the transmission was shifted to park. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was discovered that the failure was the alternator, serpentine belt and tensioner. incident was reported also at general motors (gm), chevrolet motor division (file number: 1-185249227). *la *tc | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Heard loud pop out of from end, lost power steering, power brakes. pulled off road, seen that belt was broken. went to replace belt notice alot of movement in alternator bracket. after further investigation, found two bolts of three broken off in engine block, other is stripped out can't remove. | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 5 | ||
| Engine stalls out for no reason/abs brakes do not stop vehicle when brakes applied/transmission fails to shift into reverse and instrument panellights stay on during the day. vehicle still running after ignition is turned off. taking to dealer again. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/23/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. in two instances, vehicle would not restart. dealer replaced the fuel pump twice. but problem is still occurring. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/25/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Factory rebuilt engine installed 6/25/99 motor is still using oil and has fouled spark plugs | |||
| 08/29/1999 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| I had received a letter awhile back stating gm was having problems with the linear egrs on the 4.3l engines and if any problems occurred to bring my vehicle into a gm dealership to have corrected. the prblem has occurred, but i can't find the letter and the dealership is telling me that tsb was only on their trucks. | |||
| 07/29/1998 | 08/24/1995 | ||
| Block failure. | |||
| 03/29/1997 | 2 | ||
| On long trips over, 2-3 hours, engine light comes on and causes erratic engine bucking and will not come out of lower gears. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1997 | |||
| Erratic engine performanc; also, no power due to blocked catalytic converter, had vehicle three days and stopped running. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1995 | 9 | 07/06/1995 | |
| Engine leaks oil, causing engine to miss occasionally. *dh | |||
| 07/27/1996 | 1 | 12/29/1994 | |
| Vehicle stalls intermittently when slowing down/stopping. *dh | |||
| 05/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Oil leak. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Heard loud pop out of from end, lost power steering, power brakes. pulled off road, seen that belt was broken. went to replace belt notice alot of movement in alternator bracket. after further investigation, found two bolts of three broken off in engine block, other is stripped out can't remove. | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. alternator failed. serpentine belt failed. air conditioner quit blowing. rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. while driving, lights on dash started blinking, all indicator needles and gauges were jumping back and forth, smoke came out of the vents, consumer tried to stop vehicle, but brakes and steering failed, vehicle finally rolled to a stop, sliding door would not open, finally driver and daughter got out through front doors, fire and smoke came from under the hood, consumer's daughter has experienced chest pains due to this, consumer has to pay for the rest of the loan even though vehicle was a total loss. consumer feels this fire occurred due to the many electrical problems the vehicle experienced, she is requesting reimbursement, dealer would not help her. | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Loud squealing noise coming from serpentine belt and or alternator. worse on cold or wet days. dealer has replaced alternator serpentine /belt, and pulley arm. some parts have been replaced more than once. have taken to dealer 4 time in 2 years. | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| Loose fan bolts caused the belt to come off causing loss of power steering and brakes. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| I purchased the van used in 2000 and it burned down in 2001. i have had the wireharnes, aircompressor and fuel injection (recall) all repaired by dealer. while driving on hyway engine made loud noise and failed. pulled over and relized that van was on fire. fire deptment shut off fire. van was totaled. financed by gmac | |||
| 12/29/1998 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| I received a letter stating that 1995 4.3l engines were having trouble with the linear exhaust recirulation valve. it describes the symptoms which my van has started exhibiting. while they were offering to fix vehicles with such problems they limited it to vehicles to under 75k miles. my van has 82k. my point was chevy recognized there was a problem with this valve (whether it was over or under 75k) it was defected...they have refuse to offer assitance even though they admit it is a problem...where can i go for help | |||
| 08/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Emission system failure. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Smoke valve failure. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Oxygen sensor fails intermittently. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 02/28/1997 | |||
| Erratic engine performanc; also, no power due to blocked catalytic converter, had vehicle three days and stopped running. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 5 | 03/14/2002 | |
| I have a problem with carbon building up in my ezra valve of my 1995 chevrolet astro van. this has been a constant problem. i have had the carbon blasted out more than once. i replaced the entire fuel injection system. i add products to help with the carbon problem, but it still continues. i contacted chevrolet customer care and was told to take my van to my local dealer. i have no more money to put into this van and chevrolet doesn't seem to care. it now sits in the driveway because cannot driv eit, it does start but dies at every stop.*ak | |||
| 05/04/2003 | 3 | ||
| I have a problem with the egr valve. gm offered to replace it before 75000 miles. nfortunately my van has more than that and chevrolet dealer will not replace it under warranty. i think it should be consider for a safety recall campaign since when egr fails it stops the engine operation and power steering and power brakes. i almost hit hit cars waiting at the toll at florida turnpike when my egr got stuck while letting of the gas pedal to begin braking. i installed brand new egr but that didnt fix the problem. no help from gm. *ak | |||
| 12/13/2003 | 113000 | 4 | |
| When coming to a complete stop vehicle lurched forward about five feet. also, vehicle stalled intermittently, and had a rough idle. vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and mechanic replaced the lower intake gasket/ egr valve twice, and fuel injectors. none of these repairs resolved the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| I have had problems with my 1995 astro van 4.03l from the day i bought it hard starting asb locking up dealer replaced egr value twice took back with same problem 3 months later was told nothing wrong computer digital check said so now i have gotten 2 mechanics to look at it and said the egr valve fuel lind stays open pouring out gas they want to charge my 600.00 to clean out the sluge this problem has been going on for 3 years my van now has 82000 miles and it sounds and smells like a mac truck i also has to replace to wiper motor about 2 years ago and i paid for it i just a notice to replace it it no charge i cant find the orginal receipt so i'm out another120.00 for that repair along with the 65.00 so a local mechanic. can tell me this is a defect from chevrolet for my astro van i have had the breaks checked by the dealer about 6 times they informed me i didn't know how to use abs system and they were fine in all my brakes locked up on i4 in florida last august trying to avoid an accident 4700.00 later i was in the ditch because the brakes locked up and my van went sliding *la | |||
| 1 | |||
| The egr valve had to be replaced on 4/15/03. *jb | |||
| 01/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated while driving at any speed, and without warning the vehicle would shut off due to a bad egr valve.*jb | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Engine surges causing dangerous driving conditions, computer chip controlling the egr valve replaced, vehicle driven 2 miles and problem reoccurred, egr valve replaced. *cj | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1994 | |
| I recieved a letter of recall on the egr value the same day i picked up my car from the shop, where they had informed me that the egr was sticking open and they had cleaned and replaced it. all plugs fouled. two weeks later the same sticking is occurring. gm says that my vehicle is past the milage for reimbusement of repair cost. can they be made responsible for repair expense regardless of the milage? | |||