Faults:

The throttle control sensor had to be replaced. The EGR valve needed replaced. The water pump needed replaced. The tires wear quickly. Its in the shop more than its on the road.

Now the battery won't hold a charge. I have owned Dodges, Chevys that were all old vehicles, but this is clearly the worst vehicle I have ever owned as far as break downs.

General Comments:

The van uses too much gas. Comfort wise its enjoyable, but I always have to worry about the next breakdown. It don't go very far without the next problem creeping up. I had to buy a jump start box because it had died a number of times. It goes great in the snow.

Faults:

I've owned this vehicle for about a month, I have replaced the idler arms, rear shocks, soon wiper motor, soon heater blower (front)

General Comments:

I want to say, that after owning a 1990 s-10 blazer, I decided to purchase a used 1992 RWD chevy astro, mostly because the Blazer was so reliable with over 200K on it. i knew the Astro was built on the S-10 basics. I was wrong. my 1992 van developed an engine knock at 150K, replaced knock sensor, plugs/wires/timing etc. with no avail. Lots of little things constantly went wrong with this van... so I sold it. Having faith that this was the one van with constant need of service, i purchased a 1995 GMC Safari with only 88K. I am starting to see a trend... In one month since purchase, I've replaced the idler arms (done on the 1992 as well),rear shocks, window motor, soon I must replace the front blower motor, (I have to hit it to get it to run),the wiper motor, the intermittent feature makes the wipers go crazy.. (however, I read a fix for that on these postings!).These vehicles seem to have high maintenance! I have to say that GM has their philosophy right behind the Astro/Safari. I HATE minivans, and these are the only ones I would own. They give me plenty of room for the kids, hauling loads, power for towing, and the looks and the 4WD of a truck.

It's a shame they seem to have poor build quality, and inherent problems with the line!

Faults:

Muffler fell off 2 times.

General Comments:

So far its been an OK ride and just OK. I bought a totally loaded SLT for around $28,000 new. In city driving, this is an OK van, but when you really want power to pass a big rig or get on the highway, it just doesn't go. The A/C sucks up A LOT of power when it's on (so don't get rear A/C, you get a more power hungry compressor yet). It gets horrible gas mileage (15 m.p.g.) and the interior is cheap and not well crafted.