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1997 Chevrolet Astro

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

14.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,495

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2003064 · manufacturer campaign 02054

17 March 2003

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1995–1997 · Blazer 1997 · S 10 1997 · Silverado 1994–1997 · and 8 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles (not involved in recall 98-150), may experience a windshield wiper failure due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver's visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will replace defective wiper motor until 7 years or 112 000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service or for those vehicles currently outside of this coverage, until March 31 2004.

323,584 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2001097 · manufacturer campaign 01036

17 April 2001

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1999 · Safari 1996–1999

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new alarm module.

73,459 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998040 · manufacturer campaign 98007

18 March 1998

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · K 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Vehicles may been built with the ignition coil wire too close to metal brackets or the transmission fluid fill tube (M/L van only). If the coil wire is too close to these metal objects, arcing may occur and cause failure of the wires which can in turn lead to a stalling/no start condition and/or catalytic converter failures.

What the dealer will do

coil wire will be repositioned to assure adequate clearance from metal brackets and/or transmission fluid fill tubes.

89,752 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997077 · manufacturer campaign 97013

14 April 1997

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1997 · Safari 1996–1997

What is wrong

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH SEVEN PASSENGER SEATING. DYNAMIC TESTING INDICATES THAT THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING COULD SEPARATE DURING AN IMPACT. IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION, THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT COULD BE MORE SEVERELY INJURED.

What the dealer will do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.

2,013 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1997004 · manufacturer campaign 96065

14 January 1997

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1997 · Safari 1997

What is wrong

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.3 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1101 - EMISSIONS. VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT EMISSION CONTROL LABEL. THE LABEL INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIES THE ENGINE FAMILY NAME.

What the dealer will do

CORRECT LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.

227 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Van: Cargo
In its class
More efficient than 71% of 28 1997 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
334 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro get?
NRCan rates the 1997 Chevrolet Astro at 14.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 334 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1997 Chevrolet Astro for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,495 in fuel, producing roughly 6,699 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.