We have classified the 1 complaints from 2001 Chevrolet Astro about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
Transmission, put van in gear and sometimes it does not engage. finally vehicle makes a loud pop and jumps while foot on the gas. *tr
Transfer case control module failed at 146,000 miles in 2001 awd chevy astro. *jb
The july 2002 failure (first of two) of the 2001 astro awd transmission was fully covered by the warranty. i bought the vehicle used with 8000 miles in february 2001. it had been purchased new in august 2000. i drove it for 16000 miles in 16 months (24000 odo), and the transmission would not go into reverse or 3rd gear. the dealer repaired the transmission and gave a one year/12000 mile warranty on their work. unfortunately the repaired transmission is now slipping in 3rd and i am afraid to drive it. it is over one year since the july 2002 fix, but i have just driven it over 11000 miles (35000 odo). i have not yet contacted the dealer, but i fear that the response will be isn't that just too bad
Vehicle has been serviced by dealer several times for all wheel drive light constantly illuminated. vehicle has been checked by dealer, who has to constantly replace transfer case control module. consumer lives in mountainous area, and is very concerned about all wheel drive performance when needed.*akthis problem started soon after the vehicle was purchased. the problem still exists. *jg