Vehicle report

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO

Service bulletins

75 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

23-NA-144

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.

PIT3665M

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

17-NA-073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIT3665L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIP4723F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIT3665J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIP4723D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIC4696E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.  E version update is to add administrative details.

17NA073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIC4696D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

PIT3665H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIT3665G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIC4696C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIT3665F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIP4723C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIP4723B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIT3665E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

16NA260

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

PIT-3665-D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HYDRO-BOOST IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES OR APPLIES ON ITS OWN AT A FULL TURN.

PIP5340A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED. IF YOU HAVE DUPLICATED THE CUSTOMER’S CONCERN AND FOUND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0894 OR P1870 SET IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE PLEASE CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER.

PIC4696B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIP5346

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

PIC4696A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIP5340

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon indicator is illuminated. If you have duplicated the customer?s concern and found Diagnostic Trouble Code P0894 or P1870 set in the Transmission Control Module please contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.

Recalls

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle Recalls

05-06-04-035D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

99-08-51-007F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility — Outside Company later in this bulletin.

PI0281D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

PIC5913

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.

130089009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

PI0969

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

PIT3665C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

PIT-3665-A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

PIT-3046E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE

020525006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

990421005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSFER CASE SHUDDER. *TT

010730038B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

020730024A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

000605001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM UP. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 000605001A. *EH

030601024A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

01225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ

01599

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT

01667

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT

02097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PART NUMBER 15042486 PER BULLETIN 00-03-09-001A FOR THE REAR SPRING DAMPER KIT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ

02115

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PART NUMBER 15042486 LEAF SPRING DAMPER MENTIONED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) 00-03-09-001A IS NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ

02136

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK. *TT

3031A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT

01409

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASE SHUDDER ON TURNS. *TT

000605001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM-UP HEARD IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT

030730056

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT

030601024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

020525006A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT

990730016A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

020864013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *TT

020232005A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHILE TURNING OR UNDER LIGHT BRAKING. *TT

010730038

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

311001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT

161001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 CATALYST SYSTEM LOW EFFICIENCY BANK ONE. *TT

270901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A WATER LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD AREA. *JG

01036

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT

01123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL. *TT

010856003A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON SECURYTY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT

010730021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

010856003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING, THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF, ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING, AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT

020201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS 1996 THROUGH 2000 M & L VANS, CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI THAT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AT THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TT

291100

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW SPEED SHUTTER OR VIBRATION DURING TIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS LIKE YOU'D MAKE IN A PARKING LOT AT SPEEDS OF UP TO FIVE MILES PER HOUR ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT

301000

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS SERVICE VME MESSAGE ADDRESSES CUSTOMER COMMENTS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2000. *TT

131000

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF A POPPING OR SNAPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW AREA ON 1999 THROUGH 2000 MODEL YEAR ASTRO AND SAFARI VANS. *TT

00773

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT. *TT

3002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4L60E/4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. *TT 1999-2006 GM CARS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *TT

3012B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASES OPERATING IN THE AUTO MODE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A VIBRATION/SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, UP TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. *TT 3012A NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT

3046A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TT

3081

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT

3359

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERIOR LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AFTER BCM REPLACEMENT B2618 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *TT

3521

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON SPEEDOMETER MAY BE ERRATIC. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0055 C0235 C0236 OR C0237 STORED IN THE EBCM. *TT 1998-2008 ALL CHEVROLET, GMC, BUICK, AND OLDSMOBILE MID-SIZED TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. 1998-2008 ALL CHEVROLET, GMC, AND CADILLAC FULL SIZED TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. *KB UPDATED ON 09/20/07. *NJ

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