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GMC Safari/Chevy Astro
1972 messages, Last post on Feb 23, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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What is this discussion about? GMC Safari, Chevrolet Astro, Van
#130 of 1972 good news re: awd grabbing etc. as earlier posted by lorar
May 15, 2001 (1:36 pm)
I wrote a letter to the owner of the dealership detailing out the course of repairs/problems I have had since purchasing my 2000 awd Chevy Astro. I called first to make sure he was in and then told him I would be faxing him a letter. About 1/2 hr. later he phoned me to let me know that they would take care of EVERYTHING no cost to me at all. He apologized for the runaround that I'd gotten and assured me that the things that have gone wrong are not indicative of a problem vehicle. He said servicing the transfer case with a higher quality lubricant would fix the grabbing problem and they will replace the serpentine belt too. I hope he's right about it not being a problem vehicle. In the mean time I've loved driving the Toyota Corolla rental car - makes me think twice about owning a big vehicle.
#134 of 1972 99 astro eng noise by btorlv
Jun 02, 2001 (7:53 am)
At about 30-40 mph I get a slight metal rattel noise from the front of the motor g.m. cant find. 2 belts replaced 2 cats. all new exaust system in dealer 9 times. Went to arbiration and lost. g.m. states its the balance shaft and the noise is normal. any Ideas? I get up set every time I drive this pile of crap but my wife seems to like the van. Also pleast give yourself plently of room to stop the brakes stink. tire wear is another story.#135 of 1972 89 astro buyer by snowyowl
Jun 06, 2001 (3:14 pm)
I have recently purchased an 89 chevy astro. I am very happy with it so far but was wondering if these have any little quirks I should be aware of or be ready for-thanks#136 of 1972 Snowyowl by mrnimmo
Jun 06, 2001 (8:03 pm)
Lots of folks maintaining old astros on www.vannin.com's forums. There's also some astro specific board, but I cannot find the link now. I would ask on that board.Quirks? It's GM. Don't forget to rotate the alternators.
#137 of 1972 Astro Axle ratio in VIN number by mesabdb
Jun 12, 2001 (10:03 am)
Does anyone know the code for axle ratios contained in the VIN number? Looking to buy a 98 Astro, but want to know the axle ratio for certain before we buy.#138 of 1972 93 Safari by churchi11
Jun 18, 2001 (8:12 pm)
I have a 93 4wd ext Safari which runs fine but has one exasperating problem; on hot days I have difficulty shifting out of park. if I run the a/c for 15 mins it shifts ok. I have discovered that a small switch, which is operated by pressing the brake pedal, controls the shift mechanism. It seems to expand in hot weather when the car is locked and parked. I have had this (vacuum) switch changed three times ! Any ideas for a quick fix would be appreciated.#139 of 1972 by drew_
Jun 21, 2001 (1:10 am)
You must be referring to the shift interlock that requires you to depress the brake pedal before allowing you to move the gearshift lever. Look in your owner's manual for mentions of a shift interlock override. If your vehicle does have one (most do for emergency situations), then you can simply by pass the shift interlock.Good luck!
Drew
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