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Dec 26, 2015 Service Brakes 120,227 mi

PIN HOLES IN STEEL BRAKE LINES CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. FORTUNATELY VEHICLE WAS SITTING WHEN BRAKE PETAL WAS APPLIED FOR STARTING. WHEN PRESSING BRAKE TO START VEHICLE, PETAL WENT COMPLETELY TO FLOOR. WHEN CHECKING UNDER VEHICLE TO ANALYZE PROBLEM, PIN HOLES LEAKS WERE OBSERVED IN VARIOUS PLA...

Dec 26, 2015 Service Brakes 120,227 mi

PIN HOLES IN STEEL BRAKE LINES CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. FORTUNATELY VEHICLE WAS SITTING WHEN BRAKE PETAL WAS APPLIED FOR STARTING. WHEN PRESSING BRAKE TO START VEHICLE, PETAL WENT COMPLETELY TO FLOOR. WHEN CHECKING UNDER VEHICLE TO ANALYZE PROBLEM, PIN HOLES LEAKS WERE OBSERVED IN VARIOUS PLA...

Sep 2, 2013 Service Brakes 235,059 mi

I JUST GOT HOME & WAS BACKING AROUND TO WHERE I PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED VIBRATING. I DID MANAGE TO PARK. THE NEXT DAY THE VIBRATING STOPPED WHEN A GRATING NOISE WAS MADE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME WAY UP. IT DOES HAVE SOME BRAKES BUT THEY ARE HARD TO DEPRESS. SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING...

Sep 2, 2013 Steering 235,059 mi

I JUST GOT HOME & WAS BACKING AROUND TO WHERE I PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED VIBRATING. I DID MANAGE TO PARK. THE NEXT DAY THE VIBRATING STOPPED WHEN A GRATING NOISE WAS MADE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME WAY UP. IT DOES HAVE SOME BRAKES BUT THEY ARE HARD TO DEPRESS. SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING...

Sep 2, 2013 Service Brakes 235,059 mi

I JUST GOT HOME & WAS BACKING AROUND TO WHERE I PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED VIBRATING. I DID MANAGE TO PARK. THE NEXT DAY THE VIBRATING STOPPED WHEN A GRATING NOISE WAS MADE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME WAY UP. IT DOES HAVE SOME BRAKES BUT THEY ARE HARD TO DEPRESS. SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING...

Sep 2, 2013 Steering 235,059 mi

I JUST GOT HOME & WAS BACKING AROUND TO WHERE I PARK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED VIBRATING. I DID MANAGE TO PARK. THE NEXT DAY THE VIBRATING STOPPED WHEN A GRATING NOISE WAS MADE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME WAY UP. IT DOES HAVE SOME BRAKES BUT THEY ARE HARD TO DEPRESS. SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING...

May 7, 2010 Suspension

1996 CHEVY ASTRO LF TORSION BAR BROKE. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED AFTER MY WIFE WENT ON AN 800 MILE TRIP. DEALER REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SHORTER BAR. FRONT NOW A LOT LOWER THAN ORIGINAL. DEALER DID NOT REQUIRE OR INSIST THE OTHER ONE BE FIXED AT THIS TIME. THEY ADJUSTED THE CAMBER OF THE WHEEL TO OFFS...

May 7, 2010 Suspension

1996 CHEVY ASTRO LF TORSION BAR BROKE. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED AFTER MY WIFE WENT ON AN 800 MILE TRIP. DEALER REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SHORTER BAR. FRONT NOW A LOT LOWER THAN ORIGINAL. DEALER DID NOT REQUIRE OR INSIST THE OTHER ONE BE FIXED AT THIS TIME. THEY ADJUSTED THE CAMBER OF THE WHEEL TO OFFS...

Feb 27, 2008 Power Train

1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE PART THAT FAILED WAS THE SUNSHELL. HE HEARD THAT IF THIS PART FAILS, THE REVERSE AND SOME FORWARD GEARS WILL BE LOST. *KB

Feb 27, 2008 Power Train

1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE PART THAT FAILED WAS THE SUNSHELL. HE HEARD THAT IF THIS PART FAILS, THE REVERSE AND SOME FORWARD GEARS WILL BE LOST. *KB

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL NOTICE INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED. THE RECALL LETTER PERTAINS TO THE IGNITION COIL WIRE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE M...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL NOTICE INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED. THE RECALL LETTER PERTAINS TO THE IGNITION COIL WIRE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE M...

Jan 20, 2007 Electrical System 132,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FAILURE. REPEATED IN A 1996 CHEVY ASTRO. LEADING TO STARTER ENGAGE WHILE ENGINE RUNNING. *NM

Jan 20, 2007 Electrical System 132,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FAILURE. REPEATED IN A 1996 CHEVY ASTRO. LEADING TO STARTER ENGAGE WHILE ENGINE RUNNING. *NM

Aug 18, 2005 Electrical System 140,000 mi

DT: 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE ON AUGUST 11, 2005. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWITCH OR THE PLUG FOR THE REAR AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MELTED. ALSO, MELTED THE FIRST SIX INCHES OF THE WIR...

Aug 18, 2005 Electrical System 140,000 mi

DT: 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE ON AUGUST 11, 2005. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWITCH OR THE PLUG FOR THE REAR AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MELTED. ALSO, MELTED THE FIRST SIX INCHES OF THE WIR...

Jun 20, 2005 Suspension 71,000 mi

THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS BAR WAS INADEQUATE TO THE VEHICLE, AND GM HAS A MODIFIED VERSION FOR THIS. THE BAR BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS GOING 10 MPH, WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THIS CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TO DROP DOWN ABOUT 8 TO 10 INCHES AND WAS A VIO...

Jun 20, 2005 Suspension 71,000 mi

THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS BAR WAS INADEQUATE TO THE VEHICLE, AND GM HAS A MODIFIED VERSION FOR THIS. THE BAR BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS GOING 10 MPH, WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THIS CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TO DROP DOWN ABOUT 8 TO 10 INCHES AND WAS A VIO...

Feb 27, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HR. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK OF MY VAN, IT LOOKED LIKE THE VAN WAS ON FIRE, I LOST ALL POWER TO THE VAN, AND HAD NO PICK-UP OR SPEED. I HAD TO DIVERT THE VAN TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HO...

Feb 27, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HR. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK OF MY VAN, IT LOOKED LIKE THE VAN WAS ON FIRE, I LOST ALL POWER TO THE VAN, AND HAD NO PICK-UP OR SPEED. I HAD TO DIVERT THE VAN TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HO...

Aug 9, 2004 Structure 58,903 mi

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLASTIC. *AK

Aug 9, 2004 Structure 58,903 mi

WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLASTIC. *AK

Aug 6, 2004 Suspension 80,222 mi

PART#15990701 FAILED,BROKE.CAUSING LEFT CORNER OF VECHICLETO DROOP ALMOST TO INTERFERING WITH LEFT FRONT WHEEL.THIS PART IS COMMINLY KNOWN AS A TORSION BAR AND SHOULD NOT BE FAILING/.THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.THIS VECH.IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED.REPARING THIS IS GOING TO BE COST...

Aug 6, 2004 Suspension 80,222 mi

PART#15990701 FAILED,BROKE.CAUSING LEFT CORNER OF VECHICLETO DROOP ALMOST TO INTERFERING WITH LEFT FRONT WHEEL.THIS PART IS COMMINLY KNOWN AS A TORSION BAR AND SHOULD NOT BE FAILING/.THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.THIS VECH.IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED.REPARING THIS IS GOING TO BE COST...

Jun 16, 2004 Equipment 120,000 mi

1)AC COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING 2)COMPRESSOR SEIZED UP, ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED ON HIGH TRAFFIC HIGHWAY 3)SORT BELTED SERPENTINE BELT . *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

1)AC COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING 2)COMPRESSOR SEIZED UP, ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED ON HIGH TRAFFIC HIGHWAY 3)SORT BELTED SERPENTINE BELT . *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Equipment 120,000 mi

1)AC COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING 2)COMPRESSOR SEIZED UP, ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED ON HIGH TRAFFIC HIGHWAY 3)SORT BELTED SERPENTINE BELT . *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

1)AC COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING 2)COMPRESSOR SEIZED UP, ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, AND VEHICLE STOPPED ON HIGH TRAFFIC HIGHWAY 3)SORT BELTED SERPENTINE BELT . *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT WORK. FUEL GAUGE SHOWED FULL, HALF FULL OR EMPTY. CONSUMER'S SISTER RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING FUEL GAUGE FAILURE, BUT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. ALSO, CONSUMER'S WIFE RAN OUT OF FUEL BECAUSE OF FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE READING OF THE AMOUN...

Apr 26, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT WORK. FUEL GAUGE SHOWED FULL, HALF FULL OR EMPTY. CONSUMER'S SISTER RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING FUEL GAUGE FAILURE, BUT HE HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. ALSO, CONSUMER'S WIFE RAN OUT OF FUEL BECAUSE OF FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE READING OF THE AMOUN...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 92,000 mi

TORSION BAR BROKE, DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE TORSION BAR, THE BAR WAS TO LONG. NOW THEY HAVE A SHORTER BAR. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES WITH THE NEW DESIGN BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL PART WAS DISCONTINUED.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension Crash

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT WHAT I FEEL IS/WAS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT WITH MY 1996 CHEVROLET ALL WHEEL DRIVE ASTRO VAN [XXX]. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR SNAPPED, COLLAPSING THE SUSPENSION, DROPPING THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE ON TOP OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE PU...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 92,000 mi

TORSION BAR BROKE, DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE TORSION BAR, THE BAR WAS TO LONG. NOW THEY HAVE A SHORTER BAR. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES WITH THE NEW DESIGN BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL PART WAS DISCONTINUED.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension Crash

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT WHAT I FEEL IS/WAS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT WITH MY 1996 CHEVROLET ALL WHEEL DRIVE ASTRO VAN [XXX]. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR SNAPPED, COLLAPSING THE SUSPENSION, DROPPING THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE ON TOP OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE PU...

Nov 11, 2003 Suspension 83,000 mi

MY WIFE WENT TO MOVE OUR 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN AND WHEN SHE BACKED UP THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE TORSION BARS BROKE. *AK WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER I FOUND THE PARTS WERE READILY AVAILABLE BUT I WOULD HAVE T...

Nov 11, 2003 Suspension 83,000 mi

MY WIFE WENT TO MOVE OUR 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN AND WHEN SHE BACKED UP THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE TORSION BARS BROKE. *AK WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER I FOUND THE PARTS WERE READILY AVAILABLE BUT I WOULD HAVE T...

Nov 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 50 MPH . UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FORWARD, AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES.*AK

Nov 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 50 MPH . UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FORWARD, AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES.*AK

Sep 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THEN ACCELERATED. THE PEDAL STICKING WAS CONSISTENT AND RELEASED AFTER PRESSING HARDER ON PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STICKING. THE M...

Sep 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THEN ACCELERATED. THE PEDAL STICKING WAS CONSISTENT AND RELEASED AFTER PRESSING HARDER ON PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STICKING. THE M...

Sep 2, 2003 Visibility

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD. *MR FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD CRACKED AND CAUSED THEM TO FAIL. RECALL#03V159000 *SCC *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Visibility

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD. *MR FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD CRACKED AND CAUSED THEM TO FAIL. RECALL#03V159000 *SCC *JB

Aug 25, 2003 Suspension 127,261 mi

FRACTURE OF RIGHT SIDE TORSION BAR CAUSED BODY TO DROP ONTO WHEEL, IMMOBILIZING VEHICLE. REPAIRS COST $797.12 PLUS $40 TOWING AND LOSS OF USE FOR THREE DAYS.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Suspension 127,261 mi

FRACTURE OF RIGHT SIDE TORSION BAR CAUSED BODY TO DROP ONTO WHEEL, IMMOBILIZING VEHICLE. REPAIRS COST $797.12 PLUS $40 TOWING AND LOSS OF USE FOR THREE DAYS.*AK

Aug 2, 2003 Suspension

DRIVER'S SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE. I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME FAILURE ON VARIOUS WEB SITES. FORTUNATELY, MY TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE HAD IT OCCURED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY.

Aug 2, 2003 Visibility 39,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. I'VE REPLACED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR'S FOUR TIMES, EACH. OUR COMPANY HAS 26 VEHICLES, ALL ASTRO VAN'S AND ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE WIPER MOTOR ON THIS VEHICLE. THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR DEFINITE...

Aug 2, 2003 Suspension

DRIVER'S SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE. I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME FAILURE ON VARIOUS WEB SITES. FORTUNATELY, MY TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE HAD IT OCCURED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY.

Aug 2, 2003 Visibility 39,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. I'VE REPLACED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR'S FOUR TIMES, EACH. OUR COMPANY HAS 26 VEHICLES, ALL ASTRO VAN'S AND ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THE WIPER MOTOR ON THIS VEHICLE. THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR DEFINITE...

Jun 24, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAD RECALL 01V123000 "AUDIBLE WARNING" REMEDIED ON 6/13/03. A FEW DAYS LATER HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN THE INTERIOR CABIN LIGHT WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO WOULD COME ON INSTEAD. ALSO, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST POWER WINDOWS, THE VEHICLE'S ALARM WO...

Jun 24, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAD RECALL 01V123000 "AUDIBLE WARNING" REMEDIED ON 6/13/03. A FEW DAYS LATER HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN THE INTERIOR CABIN LIGHT WAS TURNED ON THE RADIO WOULD COME ON INSTEAD. ALSO, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST POWER WINDOWS, THE VEHICLE'S ALARM WO...

Jun 18, 2003 Structure 190,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN SCRAPING SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TRACK TODAY. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS MISSING A STOP TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, AND THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN A SLIDING DOOR COME OFF COMPLETELY BEFORE. *NLM

Jun 18, 2003 Structure 190,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN SCRAPING SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TRACK TODAY. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS MISSING A STOP TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, AND THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN A SLIDING DOOR COME OFF COMPLETELY BEFORE. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Visibility

CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 1996. THE DRIVERS WINDOW MOTOR STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, WAS REPAIRED, THEN IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN ABOUT A 6 MONTHS LATER. THE CHEVROLET DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. STILL UNUSABLE. *JB

May 19, 2003 Visibility

CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN 1996. THE DRIVERS WINDOW MOTOR STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, WAS REPAIRED, THEN IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN ABOUT A 6 MONTHS LATER. THE CHEVROLET DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. STILL UNUSABLE. *JB

May 12, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE TORSION BAR BROKE (WHICH WAS THE SECOND TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED) DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *JB

May 12, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE TORSION BAR BROKE (WHICH WAS THE SECOND TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED) DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *JB

Apr 16, 2003 Suspension

THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING. JB

Apr 16, 2003 Suspension

THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING. JB

Apr 10, 2003 Suspension 95,690 mi

THE CONSUMER SAT IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE LEFT SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE PART WAS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEALER. BY COINCIDENCE THE RIGHT SIDE WAS SENT AS WELL AND WAS SOLD BY THE PAIR. THE PARTS WERE REDESIGNED AND A NEW...

Apr 10, 2003 Suspension 95,690 mi

THE CONSUMER SAT IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE LEFT SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE PART WAS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEALER. BY COINCIDENCE THE RIGHT SIDE WAS SENT AS WELL AND WAS SOLD BY THE PAIR. THE PARTS WERE REDESIGNED AND A NEW...

Mar 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 96,000 mi

CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN MARK III CONVERSION - ACCIDENT, ABS FAILED TO CORRECT FISH TAILING, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN ON FRONTAL IMPACT. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 96,000 mi

CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN MARK III CONVERSION - ACCIDENT, ABS FAILED TO CORRECT FISH TAILING, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN ON FRONTAL IMPACT. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 96,000 mi

CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN MARK III CONVERSION - ACCIDENT, ABS FAILED TO CORRECT FISH TAILING, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN ON FRONTAL IMPACT. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 96,000 mi

CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN MARK III CONVERSION - ACCIDENT, ABS FAILED TO CORRECT FISH TAILING, FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT OPEN ON FRONTAL IMPACT. *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. SCC *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. SCC *JB

Feb 25, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, WHEN A LOUD NOISE PROCEEDED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VAN COLLAPSING ONTO THE FRONT TIRE. THE CHEVROLET DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE TORSION BAR HAD FAILED, AND AS THE PART HAD BEEN REDESIGNED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD ALSO BE REPLACED. I REQUESTED THE PARTS B...

Feb 25, 2003 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, WHEN A LOUD NOISE PROCEEDED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VAN COLLAPSING ONTO THE FRONT TIRE. THE CHEVROLET DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE TORSION BAR HAD FAILED, AND AS THE PART HAD BEEN REDESIGNED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD ALSO BE REPLACED. I REQUESTED THE PARTS B...

Jan 24, 2003 Visibility

THE WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY TO NON OPERATIONAL WHEN NEEDED. THE MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Jan 24, 2003 Visibility

THE WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY TO NON OPERATIONAL WHEN NEEDED. THE MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Dec 5, 2002 Visibility

WIPER WORK INTERMITTENLY TO NON-OPERATIONAL WHEN NEEDED. DEALER AND MFR WAS NOTIFIED PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Visibility

WIPER WORK INTERMITTENLY TO NON-OPERATIONAL WHEN NEEDED. DEALER AND MFR WAS NOTIFIED PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash 106,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN 3 ACCIDENTS ALL WITH THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED IN ANY OF THE ACCIDENTS. 2 OF THE ACCIDENTS WERE DEAD CENTER HITS. 1 ACCIDENT INVOLVED THE BUMPER. PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**769300

Nov 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash 106,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN 3 ACCIDENTS ALL WITH THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED IN ANY OF THE ACCIDENTS. 2 OF THE ACCIDENTS WERE DEAD CENTER HITS. 1 ACCIDENT INVOLVED THE BUMPER. PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**769300

Nov 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE BELT TENSIONER FLEW OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, I LOST POWER STEERING, ALL BRAKES,AND DASH WAS OUT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT WILL CAUSE LOSS OF LIFE SOMETIME. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT'S A VERY POOR DESIGN I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. IF THE B...

Nov 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE BELT TENSIONER FLEW OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, I LOST POWER STEERING, ALL BRAKES,AND DASH WAS OUT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT WILL CAUSE LOSS OF LIFE SOMETIME. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT'S A VERY POOR DESIGN I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. IF THE B...

Sep 30, 2002 Suspension

THE OWNER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO STEP INTO THE VAN WHEN THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE VAN TO COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT, TO THE GROUND WITH NO WARNING. NLM *SCC

Sep 30, 2002 Suspension

THE OWNER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO STEP INTO THE VAN WHEN THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE VAN TO COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT, TO THE GROUND WITH NO WARNING. NLM *SCC

Sep 5, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE BOUNCED ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC, CHILD HIT HIS HEAD ON SIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER DETERMINED THE TIE ROD BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS IN THE GARAGE, WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE LEFT FRONT END HAD COLLASPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE, AND THEY SAID THAT THE TORSION HAD BROKEN.*SCC

Sep 5, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE BOUNCED ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC, CHILD HIT HIS HEAD ON SIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER DETERMINED THE TIE ROD BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS IN THE GARAGE, WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. THE LEFT FRONT END HAD COLLASPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE, AND THEY SAID THAT THE TORSION HAD BROKEN.*SCC

Sep 4, 2002 Suspension 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THE FRONT END DROPPED A FEW INCHES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TORSION BAR HAD BROKEN. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WASN'T THE FIRST TIME THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED, IN RE: 1988 ASTRO VAN. SCC

Sep 4, 2002 Suspension 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, AND THE FRONT END DROPPED A FEW INCHES. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TORSION BAR HAD BROKEN. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS WASN'T THE FIRST TIME THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED, IN RE: 1988 ASTRO VAN. SCC

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN BRAKING SOMETIMES BRAKE PEDAL GETS REALLY HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP ON BRAKE TO STOP. THIS HAPPENS MAYBE ONCE A DAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN BRAKING SOMETIMES BRAKE PEDAL GETS REALLY HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP ON BRAKE TO STOP. THIS HAPPENS MAYBE ONCE A DAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED ONTO WHEEL WELL VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, FRONT TORSION BAR HAD BROKEN.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED ONTO WHEEL WELL VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, FRONT TORSION BAR HAD BROKEN.*AK

Aug 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE. COULD CAUSE TO HIT SOMEONE IN BACKEND BECAUSE TO GET IT UNSTUCK YOU HAVE TO TAP OF PUSH HARD TO START. HAS NOT STARTED STICKING AS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BUT DOES STICK AT TAKE OFF 3 OUT OF FIVE TIME A DAY.*AK

Aug 17, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE. COULD CAUSE TO HIT SOMEONE IN BACKEND BECAUSE TO GET IT UNSTUCK YOU HAVE TO TAP OF PUSH HARD TO START. HAS NOT STARTED STICKING AS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BUT DOES STICK AT TAKE OFF 3 OUT OF FIVE TIME A DAY.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Visibility

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE 85,000 MILES, UNTIL NOT OPERATING AT THIS PRESENT TIME. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Visibility

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE 85,000 MILES, UNTIL NOT OPERATING AT THIS PRESENT TIME. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND GOING OVER AN OVERPASS 2 TORISON BARS BROKE CAUSING THE FRONT END TO FALL WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SCC

Jul 30, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES AFTER THE TORSON BAR FAILED, THE FRONT TIRE RUBBED AGAINST FRAME OF VEHICLE.*AK *JB

Jul 30, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND GOING OVER AN OVERPASS 2 TORISON BARS BROKE CAUSING THE FRONT END TO FALL WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SCC

Jul 30, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES AFTER THE TORSON BAR FAILED, THE FRONT TIRE RUBBED AGAINST FRAME OF VEHICLE.*AK *JB

Jul 22, 2002 Visibility

WIPERS QUIT WORKING DURING HEAVY RAIN STORM, SWITCH POSITION MADE NO DIFFERENCE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN, ONLY TO FAIL WORKING AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HAPPENED (4) MORE TIMES DURING OUR DRIVING TIME OF 6 HOURS RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Visibility

WIPERS QUIT WORKING DURING HEAVY RAIN STORM, SWITCH POSITION MADE NO DIFFERENCE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN, ONLY TO FAIL WORKING AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS HAPPENED (4) MORE TIMES DURING OUR DRIVING TIME OF 6 HOURS RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION. *AK

Jul 19, 2002 Suspension

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE TORSION BARS BROKE WITHIN THE RETAINER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *YH

Jul 19, 2002 Suspension

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE TORSION BARS BROKE WITHIN THE RETAINER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *YH

Jun 12, 2002 Suspension

THE LEFT TORSION BAR ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED WHILE THE VAN WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN HOWELL, MI SAID THIS IS COMMON. THEY ALSO INTSRUCTED ME TO REPLACE THE RIGHT TORSION BAR BECAUSE IT COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME. MY COMPLAINT IS CHEVROLET IS SUGGESTING (WHICH I DID) REP...

Jun 12, 2002 Suspension

THE LEFT TORSION BAR ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED WHILE THE VAN WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN HOWELL, MI SAID THIS IS COMMON. THEY ALSO INTSRUCTED ME TO REPLACE THE RIGHT TORSION BAR BECAUSE IT COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME. MY COMPLAINT IS CHEVROLET IS SUGGESTING (WHICH I DID) REP...

May 24, 2002 Suspension

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE FRONT END AND FELL TO THE GROUND DUE TO THE TORSION BAR BREAKING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *SCC

May 24, 2002 Suspension

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE FRONT END AND FELL TO THE GROUND DUE TO THE TORSION BAR BREAKING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *SCC

Apr 30, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL 98043 ON ALL CHEVROLET VEHICLES.*JB

Apr 30, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL 98043 ON ALL CHEVROLET VEHICLES.*JB

Apr 25, 2002 Suspension

FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *MJ

Apr 25, 2002 Suspension

FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *MJ

Apr 15, 2002 Steering

A METALLIC NOISE WAS HEARD FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CONSUMER FOUND THE STEERING MECHANISM HAD COME UNDONE, THAT THE BOLT AND NUT HAD COME UNSCREWED AND THE STEERING ARM UNCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM. DEALER HOWEVER, FOUND BROKEN IDLER STEERING ARM AND ...

Apr 15, 2002 Steering

A METALLIC NOISE WAS HEARD FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CONSUMER FOUND THE STEERING MECHANISM HAD COME UNDONE, THAT THE BOLT AND NUT HAD COME UNSCREWED AND THE STEERING ARM UNCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM. DEALER HOWEVER, FOUND BROKEN IDLER STEERING ARM AND ...

Mar 6, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH CENTER OF RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. THIS WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1996, CHEVROLET, ASTRO.*AK GENERAL AMERI TECH ST,P215/75R15, DOT NUMBER A3HFC01176. *SLC

Mar 6, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH CENTER OF RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. THIS WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1996, CHEVROLET, ASTRO.*AK GENERAL AMERI TECH ST,P215/75R15, DOT NUMBER A3HFC01176. *SLC

Mar 4, 2002 Steering

POWER ASSIST:HYDROBOOST UNIT WILL CONTINUE TO GO OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPPENS VEHICLE WILL LOSE STEERING AND BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK. *JB

Mar 4, 2002 Steering

POWER ASSIST:HYDROBOOST UNIT WILL CONTINUE TO GO OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPPENS VEHICLE WILL LOSE STEERING AND BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK. *JB

Feb 28, 2002 Suspension

LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR FAILED AND VEHICLE'S FRONT END DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE THAT REQUIRED BOTH LEFT AND FRONT TORSION BARS TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VAN COLLAPSED, AN ENGINE OIL LINE WAS DAMAGED. TOTAL COST: $891.47. DESIGN CHANGE INDI...

Feb 28, 2002 Suspension

LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR FAILED AND VEHICLE'S FRONT END DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE THAT REQUIRED BOTH LEFT AND FRONT TORSION BARS TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE VAN COLLAPSED, AN ENGINE OIL LINE WAS DAMAGED. TOTAL COST: $891.47. DESIGN CHANGE INDI...

Jan 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS NEW I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ENGINE, NORTHSTAR CHEVROLET PUT IN NEW FUEL INJECTORS AT THAT TIME, BUT STATED THAT ALL ASTRO RAN THE SAME AS MINE, NO POWER AND HESITATION. NOW I FIND OUT THE FUEL INJECTORS LEAK, BREAKING DOWN THE OIL, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. CHEVY WILL NOT AD...

Jan 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS NEW I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ENGINE, NORTHSTAR CHEVROLET PUT IN NEW FUEL INJECTORS AT THAT TIME, BUT STATED THAT ALL ASTRO RAN THE SAME AS MINE, NO POWER AND HESITATION. NOW I FIND OUT THE FUEL INJECTORS LEAK, BREAKING DOWN THE OIL, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. CHEVY WILL NOT AD...

Oct 3, 2001 Suspension

TORSION BAR BROKE AND FRONT SUSPENSION DROPPED ABOUT 5 INCHES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA.*AK

Oct 3, 2001 Suspension

TORSION BAR BROKE AND FRONT SUSPENSION DROPPED ABOUT 5 INCHES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA.*AK

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END TO DROP ABOUT 4 INCHES, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER INSISTED THAT CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BARS.*AK *NLM

Sep 7, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, LEFT DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END TO DROP ABOUT 4 INCHES, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER INSISTED THAT CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BARS.*AK *NLM

Sep 6, 2001 Steering

ON TWO OCCASIONS, VEHICLE ALMOST LOST STEERING, DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE IDLE ARM, CONSUMER STATES IDLE ARM FAILS EVERY 20000 MILES. *SLC

Sep 6, 2001 Steering

ON TWO OCCASIONS, VEHICLE ALMOST LOST STEERING, DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE IDLE ARM, CONSUMER STATES IDLE ARM FAILS EVERY 20000 MILES. *SLC

Aug 30, 2001 Suspension

WHEN I BACKED MY VAN UP TO LEAVE FOR WORK , THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SITTING ON THE TIRE & IT WAS MAKING A RUBBING SOUND. WE HAD TO GET IT TOWED & EVEN THOUGH ONLY ONE TORSION BAR WAS BROKE THE REPLACE BOTH. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $560. I AM JUST THANKFUL IT DIDN'T HAPPEN 2 WEEKS SOONER WHEN I WAS O...

Aug 30, 2001 Suspension

WHILE IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND, WITH A VERY LOUD CRASHING SOUND. THE TORSION BAR BROKE.

Aug 30, 2001 Suspension

WHEN I BACKED MY VAN UP TO LEAVE FOR WORK , THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SITTING ON THE TIRE & IT WAS MAKING A RUBBING SOUND. WE HAD TO GET IT TOWED & EVEN THOUGH ONLY ONE TORSION BAR WAS BROKE THE REPLACE BOTH. THE TOTAL BILL WAS $560. I AM JUST THANKFUL IT DIDN'T HAPPEN 2 WEEKS SOONER WHEN I WAS O...

Aug 30, 2001 Suspension

WHILE IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND, WITH A VERY LOUD CRASHING SOUND. THE TORSION BAR BROKE.

Aug 16, 2001 Power Train

WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION GO OUT THE FIRST TIME AT 39,000 GM REPLACED IT . THE TOLD US WITH A REBUILT TRANSMSSION AND FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS IN IT FIXED. THEN AT 59,00 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. WE HAD CONTACTED SPITZER AUTOWORLD AT ABOUT 31,000 THAT WE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS AN...

Aug 16, 2001 Power Train

WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION GO OUT THE FIRST TIME AT 39,000 GM REPLACED IT . THE TOLD US WITH A REBUILT TRANSMSSION AND FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS IN IT FIXED. THEN AT 59,00 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. WE HAD CONTACTED SPITZER AUTOWORLD AT ABOUT 31,000 THAT WE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS AN...

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS A PART IN THE TRANSFER CASE CALLED A VISCOUS CLUTCH. THAT WHEN IT FAILS THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL ON ANY DEGREE OF AN INCLINE WHILE IN PARK. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE CHEVROLET HOT LINE AND SEVERAL SERVICE WRITERS, AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. I HAVE BASICALLY NOT RECIEVED T...

Aug 14, 2001 Power Train

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS A PART IN THE TRANSFER CASE CALLED A VISCOUS CLUTCH. THAT WHEN IT FAILS THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL ON ANY DEGREE OF AN INCLINE WHILE IN PARK. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE CHEVROLET HOT LINE AND SEVERAL SERVICE WRITERS, AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. I HAVE BASICALLY NOT RECIEVED T...

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Suspension

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Suspension

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Suspension

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Suspension

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Aug 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, IT SOUNDS AS IF AN EXPLOSION OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES, AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TWICE. ALSO, FOUND A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THE LAST INCIDENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES...

Jul 19, 2001 Suspension

AFTER DRIVING ON HIGHWAY PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY, AND FOUND OUT THAT FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS LOWER, AND TIRES DOWN ON WHEELS. NEXT DAY, TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED TORSION BAR SPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK ABOUT A HALF HOUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN, THE CON...

Jul 19, 2001 Suspension

AFTER DRIVING ON HIGHWAY PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY, AND FOUND OUT THAT FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS LOWER, AND TIRES DOWN ON WHEELS. NEXT DAY, TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED TORSION BAR SPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK ABOUT A HALF HOUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN, THE CON...

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN BRAKES WILL MAKE SOME NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jul 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN BRAKES WILL MAKE SOME NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WITH PROBLEM BECOMING INCREASINGLY WORSE. AT TIMES, WILL WORK ON HIGHEST SPEED, THEN AT OTHER TIMES, WILL FAIL COMPLETELY.*AK

Jul 6, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WITH PROBLEM BECOMING INCREASINGLY WORSE. AT TIMES, WILL WORK ON HIGHEST SPEED, THEN AT OTHER TIMES, WILL FAIL COMPLETELY.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVLEING AT 30 MPH TORSION BAR SNAPPED. BODY FRAME OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK DEALER COVERED 50 PERCENT OF REPLACEMENT COSTS, CONSUMER HAS OLD PARTS FOR REVIEW. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED WHOLE FRONT LEFT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE TORION BAR HAS BEEN REDESIGNED ON NEW VEHICLES. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH DOWN HILL SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FELL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUT DOWN. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVLEING AT 30 MPH TORSION BAR SNAPPED. BODY FRAME OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK DEALER COVERED 50 PERCENT OF REPLACEMENT COSTS, CONSUMER HAS OLD PARTS FOR REVIEW. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHICH CAUSED WHOLE FRONT LEFT WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, AND FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE TORION BAR HAS BEEN REDESIGNED ON NEW VEHICLES. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH DOWN HILL SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FELL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUT DOWN. *SLC

Jun 22, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE TILTED TO PASSENGER'S SIDE AND FRAME RESTED ON WHEEL. TOWED TO DEALER; HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS. NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jun 22, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE TILTED TO PASSENGER'S SIDE AND FRAME RESTED ON WHEEL. TOWED TO DEALER; HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS. NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Suspension

FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN TO GROUND. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF IT.*AK

Jun 21, 2001 Suspension

FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO DROP DOWN TO GROUND. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF IT.*AK

Jun 11, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY TRANSMISION SLAMING HARD INTO 2ND GREAR AFTER MODERATE DRIVING WITH THE AC OR DEFROST ON. I HAVE TALKED WITH A FRIEND WHO IS NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 11, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY TRANSMISION SLAMING HARD INTO 2ND GREAR AFTER MODERATE DRIVING WITH THE AC OR DEFROST ON. I HAVE TALKED WITH A FRIEND WHO IS NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

May 30, 2001 Structure

DOORS IN BACK OF VEHICLE BROKE FROM TOP OF HANDLE TO BOTTOM OF HANDLE. HANDLE WAS DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

May 30, 2001 Structure

DOORS IN BACK OF VEHICLE BROKE FROM TOP OF HANDLE TO BOTTOM OF HANDLE. HANDLE WAS DEFECTIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

May 20, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AFTER BEING INTERMITENT. *AK

May 20, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AFTER BEING INTERMITENT. *AK

May 15, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AND LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP. DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PARTS WERE KEPT IN STOCK BECAUSE THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS. *AK

May 15, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AND LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP. DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PARTS WERE KEPT IN STOCK BECAUSE THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS. *AK

May 1, 2001 Suspension

AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HE HEARD DRIVER SIDE TIRE RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE BACK INTO THE GARAGE AND UPON INSPECTING THE SUSPENSION, HE FOUND THAT THE TORSION BAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHCILE HAD SHEARED IN HALF, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURE AND WAS AD...

May 1, 2001 Suspension

AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HE HEARD DRIVER SIDE TIRE RUBBING ON THE WHEEL WELL, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE BACK INTO THE GARAGE AND UPON INSPECTING THE SUSPENSION, HE FOUND THAT THE TORSION BAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHCILE HAD SHEARED IN HALF, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURE AND WAS AD...

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. THEN, WAS TRAVELING 10MPH, GOING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. THEN, WAS TRAVELING 10MPH, GOING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 23, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY CONSUMER TWO TIMES SINCE JULY 01, 1999 AT 109,000 MILES AND 169,000 MILES. DURING FIRST FAILURE, CONSUMER TRAVELED AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILED ,AND LEFT HIM STRANDED. DURING SECOND OCCURRENCE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP INFORMED...

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY CONSUMER TWO TIMES SINCE JULY 01, 1999 AT 109,000 MILES AND 169,000 MILES. DURING FIRST FAILURE, CONSUMER TRAVELED AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILED ,AND LEFT HIM STRANDED. DURING SECOND OCCURRENCE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP INFORMED...

Apr 9, 2001 Seats

METAL SUPPORT IN BACK PART OF BENCH SEATS COMING THROUGH SEAT COVER, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN ...

Apr 9, 2001 Steering 30,000 mi

THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN ...

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN ...

Apr 9, 2001 Seats

METAL SUPPORT IN BACK PART OF BENCH SEATS COMING THROUGH SEAT COVER, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN ...

Apr 9, 2001 Steering 30,000 mi

THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN ...

Apr 9, 2001 Power Train 30,000 mi

THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN ...

Mar 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Suspension

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Electrical System

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Electrical System

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Visibility

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Suspension

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Power Train

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Electrical System

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Electrical System

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 29, 2001 Visibility

ABS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT NORMAL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS ON VEHICLE, DIFFERENTIAL WAS OVERHAULED, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, FULE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED, IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, A...

Mar 23, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS DETERIORATING FROM WITHIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH METALLIC BRAKE LININGS, THE STEEL PEELS AWAY FROM THE...

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS DETERIORATING FROM WITHIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH METALLIC BRAKE LININGS, THE STEEL PEELS AWAY FROM THE...

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS DETERIORATING FROM WITHIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH METALLIC BRAKE LININGS, THE STEEL PEELS AWAY FROM THE...

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS DETERIORATING FROM WITHIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH METALLIC BRAKE LININGS, THE STEEL PEELS AWAY FROM THE...

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS DETERIORATING FROM WITHIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH METALLIC BRAKE LININGS, THE STEEL PEELS AWAY FROM THE...

Mar 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS DETERIORATING FROM WITHIN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH METALLIC BRAKE LININGS, THE STEEL PEELS AWAY FROM THE...

Feb 22, 2001 Visibility

SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK FINE/SOME TIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO FAST, EVEN ON INTERMITTENT BASIS, AND SOME TIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL.*AK THERE WAS A RECALL ON WIPERS MULFUNCTIONS DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE 95 MODELS. THE...

Feb 22, 2001 Equipment

SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK FINE/SOME TIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO FAST, EVEN ON INTERMITTENT BASIS, AND SOME TIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL.*AK THERE WAS A RECALL ON WIPERS MULFUNCTIONS DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE 95 MODELS. THE...

Feb 22, 2001 Visibility

SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK FINE/SOME TIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO FAST, EVEN ON INTERMITTENT BASIS, AND SOME TIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL.*AK THERE WAS A RECALL ON WIPERS MULFUNCTIONS DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE 95 MODELS. THE...

Feb 22, 2001 Equipment

SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK FINE/SOME TIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO FAST, EVEN ON INTERMITTENT BASIS, AND SOME TIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL.*AK THERE WAS A RECALL ON WIPERS MULFUNCTIONS DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE 95 MODELS. THE...

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

WIPER CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CONSUMER STATES SOME ASTRO VANS HAVE RECALLS REGARDING THIS SAME TYPE OF FAILURE. *SLC

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

WIPER CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CONSUMER STATES SOME ASTRO VANS HAVE RECALLS REGARDING THIS SAME TYPE OF FAILURE. *SLC

Feb 13, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERATIVE INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENED DURING A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AND I ALMOST CRASHED. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A GMC SONOMA FOR SIMILAR SYMPTOMS.*AK

Feb 13, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERATIVE INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENED DURING A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AND I ALMOST CRASHED. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A GMC SONOMA FOR SIMILAR SYMPTOMS.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS DUE TO CRACKS IN SOLDER JOINTS. *AK BECAUSE OF BAD DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTION TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD, THERE WERE FREQUENT FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *YH

Jan 11, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS DUE TO CRACKS IN SOLDER JOINTS. *AK BECAUSE OF BAD DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTION TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD, THERE WERE FREQUENT FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *YH

Dec 19, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT AT SAME TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT AT SAME TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT AT SAME TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING STEERING AND BRAKES GO OUT AT SAME TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE SHORTED TO TIE ROD DUE TO POOR CABLE ROUTING, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE SHORTED TO TIE ROD DUE TO POOR CABLE ROUTING, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MUFFLER FAILED. *MJS

Nov 29, 2000 Structure

INSIDE DOOR HANDLE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. *MJS

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MUFFLER FAILED. *MJS

Nov 29, 2000 Structure

INSIDE DOOR HANDLE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. *MJS

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS BROKE WIHTIN ONLY 70416 MILES. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Suspension

BOTH FRONT TORSION BARS BROKE WIHTIN ONLY 70416 MILES. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WILL QUIT WORKING. NO SIGN THAT WINDSHIELD MOTOR IS WORKING. *AK REPLACED PULSE WIPER BOARD. *YH

Sep 12, 2000 Visibility

WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WILL QUIT WORKING. NO SIGN THAT WINDSHIELD MOTOR IS WORKING. *AK REPLACED PULSE WIPER BOARD. *YH

Sep 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON AUG 26 2000 I HAD FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND IN CHECKING THE MASTER CYLINDER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MENTIONED AND HIS SERVICE DEPT STATED THAT THIS WAS DONE BY SOMEONE WHO CHANGED THE OIL DIPPED HIS FINGER INSIDE WITH A ...

Sep 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON AUG 26 2000 I HAD FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND IN CHECKING THE MASTER CYLINDER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MENTIONED AND HIS SERVICE DEPT STATED THAT THIS WAS DONE BY SOMEONE WHO CHANGED THE OIL DIPPED HIS FINGER INSIDE WITH A ...

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD STALL, BUT START BACK UP. AFTER SO MANY TIMES FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED. FEW DAYS LATER IT REPEATED THE PROBLEM AGAIN. CONNECTOR WAS BURNT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. DEALER WOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD STALL, BUT START BACK UP. AFTER SO MANY TIMES FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED. FEW DAYS LATER IT REPEATED THE PROBLEM AGAIN. CONNECTOR WAS BURNT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. DEALER WOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD STALL, BUT START BACK UP. AFTER SO MANY TIMES FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED. FEW DAYS LATER IT REPEATED THE PROBLEM AGAIN. CONNECTOR WAS BURNT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. DEALER WOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WOULD STALL, BUT START BACK UP. AFTER SO MANY TIMES FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED. FEW DAYS LATER IT REPEATED THE PROBLEM AGAIN. CONNECTOR WAS BURNT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. DEALER WOULDN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL VIBRATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THEN, EVERY 1000 MILES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, ROTORS WERE RUSTED. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT STATE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL VIBRATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THEN, EVERY 1000 MILES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, ROTORS WERE RUSTED. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT STATE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS A LONG BUBBLE CLOSE TO THE SIDEWALL, INDICATING TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE ON A 1996, CHEVROLET, ASTRO. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRE AT A PRORATION FEE. FR360, TIRE SIZE P21575R15.*AK THE FIRESTONE'S TREAD SE...

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL VIBRATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THEN, EVERY 1000 MILES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, ROTORS WERE RUSTED. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT STATE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL VIBRATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THEN, EVERY 1000 MILES PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, ROTORS WERE RUSTED. TECHNICIAN COULD NOT STATE WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS A LONG BUBBLE CLOSE TO THE SIDEWALL, INDICATING TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE ON A 1996, CHEVROLET, ASTRO. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE TIRE AT A PRORATION FEE. FR360, TIRE SIZE P21575R15.*AK THE FIRESTONE'S TREAD SE...

Aug 8, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO ACTUATE, STOP ACTUATING DURING INTERMITTENT MODE, OR DO NOT ACTUATE UNLESS TOGGLED ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES.*AK

Aug 8, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO ACTUATE, STOP ACTUATING DURING INTERMITTENT MODE, OR DO NOT ACTUATE UNLESS TOGGLED ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES.*AK

Aug 3, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHEILD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHEILD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP ON TIME. WHILE ROLLING THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK

Jul 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP ON TIME. WHILE ROLLING THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Suspension

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. TORSION BAR IS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & INFORMED HAVE KIT TO REPAIR THE TORSION BAR.*AK

Jul 17, 2000 Suspension

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. TORSION BAR IS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & INFORMED HAVE KIT TO REPAIR THE TORSION BAR.*AK

Jul 15, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 15, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Structure

FRONT OF VEHICLE HAS COLLAPSES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVWAY. THIS WAS DUE TO TORSION BAR AND CROSSMEMBER BAR BREAKING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Suspension

FRONT OF VEHICLE HAS COLLAPSES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVWAY. THIS WAS DUE TO TORSION BAR AND CROSSMEMBER BAR BREAKING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Structure

FRONT OF VEHICLE HAS COLLAPSES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVWAY. THIS WAS DUE TO TORSION BAR AND CROSSMEMBER BAR BREAKING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 2000 Suspension

FRONT OF VEHICLE HAS COLLAPSES WHILE PARKED IN DRIVWAY. THIS WAS DUE TO TORSION BAR AND CROSSMEMBER BAR BREAKING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED SENSOR WIRES ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PADS. BRAKE PADS RUB ON THEM, CAUSING THEM TO WEAR OUT. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SPEED SENSOR WIRES ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PADS. BRAKE PADS RUB ON THEM, CAUSING THEM TO WEAR OUT. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEED SENSOR WIRES ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PADS. BRAKE PADS RUB ON THEM, CAUSING THEM TO WEAR OUT. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SPEED SENSOR WIRES ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PADS. BRAKE PADS RUB ON THEM, CAUSING THEM TO WEAR OUT. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Visibility

WIPERS OFTEN QUIT AND WON'T START BACK MANY TIMES DURING A RAINSTORM. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Visibility

WIPERS OFTEN QUIT AND WON'T START BACK MANY TIMES DURING A RAINSTORM. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Visibility

WE ALSO OWN A 1995 S10 PICKUP AND WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IT WAS CORRECTED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V150001. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP MAKES HIGH PITCH NOISE. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BARS BROKE OVERNIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Visibility

WE ALSO OWN A 1995 S10 PICKUP AND WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IT WAS CORRECTED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V150001. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP MAKES HIGH PITCH NOISE. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Jun 19, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BARS BROKE OVERNIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. YH

Jun 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED DRIVING DOWN ROAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED DRIVING DOWN ROAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED. *AK

May 25, 2000 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. REPLACED AT 33,000 MILES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 25, 2000 Suspension

LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. REPLACED AT 33,000 MILES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 17, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STOP WORKING DURING OPERATION OR NOT OPERATE AT ALL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 17, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER INTERMITTENTLY WOULD STOP WORKING DURING OPERATION OR NOT OPERATE AT ALL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 2, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING DURING OPERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 2, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING DURING OPERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD, THIS ONE HAS FAR TOO MANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT THIS CAR WOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON BY MOST PEOPLE. WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT THE BRAKES WOULD SLOW YOU DOWN AND AT 10 MPH AS YOU WERE APPROACHING THE STOP OR THE REAR END OF ANOTHER CAR, THEY WOU...

Apr 30, 2000 Suspension

FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD, THIS ONE HAS FAR TOO MANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT THIS CAR WOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON BY MOST PEOPLE. WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT THE BRAKES WOULD SLOW YOU DOWN AND AT 10 MPH AS YOU WERE APPROACHING THE STOP OR THE REAR END OF ANOTHER CAR, THEY WOU...

Apr 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD, THIS ONE HAS FAR TOO MANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT THIS CAR WOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON BY MOST PEOPLE. WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT THE BRAKES WOULD SLOW YOU DOWN AND AT 10 MPH AS YOU WERE APPROACHING THE STOP OR THE REAR END OF ANOTHER CAR, THEY WOU...

Apr 30, 2000 Suspension

FOR A CAR THAT IS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD, THIS ONE HAS FAR TOO MANY EQUIPMENT FAILURES. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT THIS CAR WOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON BY MOST PEOPLE. WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT THE BRAKES WOULD SLOW YOU DOWN AND AT 10 MPH AS YOU WERE APPROACHING THE STOP OR THE REAR END OF ANOTHER CAR, THEY WOU...

Apr 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVER REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH A 35MPH - 40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION AND INJURIES. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH A 35MPH - 40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION AND INJURIES. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH A 35MPH - 40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION AND INJURIES. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVER REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH A 35MPH - 40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION AND INJURIES. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH A 35MPH - 40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION AND INJURIES. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER REAREND VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH A 35MPH - 40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION AND INJURIES. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE HOUSING MECHANISM, THUS PREVENTING ANY USAGE OF THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, PARTS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE HOUSING MECHANISM, THUS PREVENTING ANY USAGE OF THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, PARTS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE SECOND GMC VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED THAT HAS HAS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAPPENING WHEN A VEHICLE HAS BEEN MISTREATED, OR IS HIGH MILEAGE. BUT, AT 55,000 MILES, THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. FORD HAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM IN THEIR 3.8 L, AND THEY ARE TAKING CARE OF IT...

Mar 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE SECOND GMC VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED THAT HAS HAS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. I UNDERSTAND THIS HAPPENING WHEN A VEHICLE HAS BEEN MISTREATED, OR IS HIGH MILEAGE. BUT, AT 55,000 MILES, THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. FORD HAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM IN THEIR 3.8 L, AND THEY ARE TAKING CARE OF IT...

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED CAUSING FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. NLM

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED CAUSING FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. NLM

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED CAUSING FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. NLM

Mar 20, 2000 Suspension

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED CAUSING FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. NLM

Mar 13, 2000 Visibility

WIPER WOULD NOT TURN ON BECAUSE OF WIPER CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH

Mar 13, 2000 Visibility

WIPER WOULD NOT TURN ON BECAUSE OF WIPER CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YH

Mar 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MAJOR EXPENSE FOR THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MAJOR EXPENSE FOR THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Suspension

CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO DROP WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, IDLER ARM BROKE 5 TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 29, 2000 Steering

CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO DROP WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, IDLER ARM BROKE 5 TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 29, 2000 Suspension

CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO DROP WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, IDLER ARM BROKE 5 TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 29, 2000 Steering

CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO DROP WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, IDLER ARM BROKE 5 TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jan 21, 2000 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MAMUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MAMUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Visibility

ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON, AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. THEY WILL WORK ON HIGH SPEED FOR A LITTLE WHILE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Visibility

ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON, AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. THEY WILL WORK ON HIGH SPEED FOR A LITTLE WHILE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY . DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT AND MODULES . *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY . DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT AND MODULES . *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE. WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY ON DIFFERENT MODE SETTINGS. SOMETIMES STOPPED ON THEIR OWN & THEN RESTARED ON THEIR OWN. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY DURING RAIN. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN IN USE. WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY ON DIFFERENT MODE SETTINGS. SOMETIMES STOPPED ON THEIR OWN & THEN RESTARED ON THEIR OWN. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY DURING RAIN. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING RAIN STORMS, THEY WILL JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DURING RAIN STORMS, THEY WILL JUST SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 11, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 05/09/1999 ACCELEATOR CABLE BROKE, TOWED MONTY CHEV IN VICTORVILLE. 05/11/1999 FIXED. COST $154.16 TOW $105.00. 05/24/1999 LOST POWER ON FREEWAY TOWED BACK TO SAME DEALER AND FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED $336.48 TOW $12 0.00. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DEALER TOWED BACK TO SHOP KEEP IT TWO DAY...

Oct 6, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ON THE REAR BENCH SEATS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DO NOT RETRACT. DEALER HAS REPLACED , AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, DEALER PUT IN WRONG SEATBELTS.

Oct 6, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ON THE REAR BENCH SEATS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DO NOT RETRACT. DEALER HAS REPLACED , AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ALSO, DEALER PUT IN WRONG SEATBELTS.

Oct 5, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM THEY WORK SOMETIMES. BUT WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING THEY WORK FINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Visibility

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM THEY WORK SOMETIMES. BUT WHEN IT IS NOT RAINING THEY WORK FINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING FOR WEEKS. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING FOR WEEKS. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Sep 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Equipment

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 19, 1999 Equipment

WE BOUGHT THIS VAN AS A CONVERSION VAN. WE HAVE BEEN VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PEROFRMANCE OF THE VAN. WE HAVE HAD THE AIRCONDITING REPAIRED TWICE. THE BATTERY FAILED MANY TIMES. ONE TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CLONKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING THAT THE DEALER CAN IDENTIFY. THE T...

Sep 4, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS HAVE QUIT OPERATING APPROX SIX TIMES OVER PAST 2 MONTHS--NO CAUSE FOUND. PC BOARD REMOVED AND REINSTALLED, WIPERS THEN OPERATE NORMALLY FOR A FEW DAYS.

Sep 4, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS HAVE QUIT OPERATING APPROX SIX TIMES OVER PAST 2 MONTHS--NO CAUSE FOUND. PC BOARD REMOVED AND REINSTALLED, WIPERS THEN OPERATE NORMALLY FOR A FEW DAYS.

Aug 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER PUSHING ON THE GAS.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND FIXED THE VEHICLE ,BUT THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED.*AK

Aug 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER PUSHING ON THE GAS.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND FIXED THE VEHICLE ,BUT THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED.*AK

Aug 23, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF PERFORMANCE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED MODULE. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF PERFORMANCE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED MODULE. *AK

Aug 22, 1999 Suspension

ON AUGUST 19,1999, I WAS BACKING MY 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN OUT OF MY PARENTS' GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THAT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT WITH THE VAN. I THEN DROVE IT DOWN THE ROAD A FEW BLOCKS. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE VAN WAS NOT DRIVING AS IT NORMALLY DOES. THE VAN WAS ROCKIN...

Aug 22, 1999 Suspension

ON AUGUST 19,1999, I WAS BACKING MY 1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN OUT OF MY PARENTS' GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THAT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT WITH THE VAN. I THEN DROVE IT DOWN THE ROAD A FEW BLOCKS. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE VAN WAS NOT DRIVING AS IT NORMALLY DOES. THE VAN WAS ROCKIN...

Aug 17, 1999 Visibility

A VEHICLE WITH 45,000 MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE A WIPER MOTOR FAILURE.

Aug 17, 1999 Visibility

A VEHICLE WITH 45,000 MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE A WIPER MOTOR FAILURE.

Aug 4, 1999 Suspension

FRONT TORSION BAR CRACKED AND BROKE, COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Suspension

FRONT TORSION BAR CRACKED AND BROKE, COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Aug 3, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Suspension

WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER (GM) THAT TORSION BAR BREAKAGE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, NOR DESIGN FAULT. REASON GIVEN WAS "ROAD DEPREE BUILDUP KNOWN AS WEAR AND TEAR MAINTENANCE ISSUE". GM HESITATE TO PROVIDE ME HARDCOPY OF GIVEN REASON FOR TORSION BAR FAILURE.

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WILL ONLY TURN ON THE WIPERS IN THE FAST MODE & SOMETIMES WILL OPERATE IN THE DELAY MODE AFTER AFTER A SHORT TIME

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Suspension

WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER (GM) THAT TORSION BAR BREAKAGE IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, NOR DESIGN FAULT. REASON GIVEN WAS "ROAD DEPREE BUILDUP KNOWN AS WEAR AND TEAR MAINTENANCE ISSUE". GM HESITATE TO PROVIDE ME HARDCOPY OF GIVEN REASON FOR TORSION BAR FAILURE.

Aug 2, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH WILL ONLY TURN ON THE WIPERS IN THE FAST MODE & SOMETIMES WILL OPERATE IN THE DELAY MODE AFTER AFTER A SHORT TIME

Jul 26, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TIE ROD BOLT THAT CONNECTS TO THE U-JOINT SLIPPED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, WHEEL WAS JUST SPINNING FREELY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE TIE ROD BOLT THAT CONNECTS TO THE U-JOINT SLIPPED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, WHEEL WAS JUST SPINNING FREELY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY (WHEELS LOCK UP), HAS CAUSED ME TO SLIDE INTO AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST GET BROADSIDED, AND IT HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY SLIDE INTO A TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED 7 TIMES - 6 IN THE LAST 13 MONTHS. THE BRAKES WILL P...

Jul 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY (WHEELS LOCK UP), HAS CAUSED ME TO SLIDE INTO AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST GET BROADSIDED, AND IT HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY SLIDE INTO A TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED 7 TIMES - 6 IN THE LAST 13 MONTHS. THE BRAKES WILL P...

Jul 22, 1999 Suspension

THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IF FAILURE OCCURRED AT 70MPH THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY (WHEELS LOCK UP), HAS CAUSED ME TO SLIDE INTO AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST GET BROADSIDED, AND IT HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY SLIDE INTO A TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED 7 TIMES - 6 IN THE LAST 13 MONTHS. THE BRAKES WILL P...

Jul 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY (WHEELS LOCK UP), HAS CAUSED ME TO SLIDE INTO AN INTERSECTION AND ALMOST GET BROADSIDED, AND IT HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY SLIDE INTO A TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED 7 TIMES - 6 IN THE LAST 13 MONTHS. THE BRAKES WILL P...

Jul 22, 1999 Suspension

THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IF FAILURE OCCURRED AT 70MPH THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER DOESN'T COME ON ALL THE TIME UNTIL YOU HIT A BUMP.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER DOESN'T COME ON ALL THE TIME UNTIL YOU HIT A BUMP.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 13, 1999 Steering Crash

WE WERE DRIVING WEST ON I-80 NEAR GARY, IN AFTER MIDNIGHT. 2 OF OUR 4 CHILDREN ARE BELTED IN THE BACK, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, WE HAVE NO STEERING - THE WHEEL IS SPINNED FREELY. WE DRIFTED AT 65 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THANKFULLY THERE WAS A GUARDRAIL, AS ABOUT 100 YARDS FURTHER WEST, ...

Jul 13, 1999 Steering Crash

WE WERE DRIVING WEST ON I-80 NEAR GARY, IN AFTER MIDNIGHT. 2 OF OUR 4 CHILDREN ARE BELTED IN THE BACK, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, WE HAVE NO STEERING - THE WHEEL IS SPINNED FREELY. WE DRIFTED AT 65 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THANKFULLY THERE WAS A GUARDRAIL, AS ABOUT 100 YARDS FURTHER WEST, ...

Jul 7, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE ,AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES DUE TO DEFECTIV EFRONT IDLE ARMS. VEHICLE CAN NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. DEALER INDICATED THAT IDLE ARMS AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS NEEDED. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Suspension

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE ,AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES DUE TO DEFECTIV EFRONT IDLE ARMS. VEHICLE CAN NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. DEALER INDICATED THAT IDLE ARMS AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS NEEDED. *AK

Jul 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VAN WOULD NOT DECELERATE WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM ACCELARATOR.. FELT AS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. VAN HAS NO CRUISE CONTROL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES. *AK

Jul 5, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VAN WOULD NOT DECELERATE WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM ACCELARATOR.. FELT AS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. VAN HAS NO CRUISE CONTROL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT WORK. HAS HAPPENED DURING ALL SORTS OF CONDITIONS. WHEN STOPPED, MOVING, ETC.. LAST TIME FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. WHEN CHEVROLET WAS CONTACTED ON JUNE 30, 1999, THEY STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PRO...

Jun 30, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT WORK. HAS HAPPENED DURING ALL SORTS OF CONDITIONS. WHEN STOPPED, MOVING, ETC.. LAST TIME FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. WHEN CHEVROLET WAS CONTACTED ON JUNE 30, 1999, THEY STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PRO...

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. ALSO, OCCASIONALLY WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. ALSO, OCCASIONALLY WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL INDICATED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN #. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPAIRED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS WINDSHIELD WIPER RECALL INDICATED, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN #. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REPAIRED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 27, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 27, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 26, 1999 Power Train

IT ALL STARTED WITH THE REAR AXLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET DEALER TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED WAIT UNTIL IT GETS WORSE SO WE CAN SEE THE PROBLEM.PROBLEM DISCOVERED BY DEALER. DRIVE AWAY WITH CAR AND THE REAR AXLE FELL OUT. NOW DEALER AGREES TO REPLACE REAR END GEAR BOX. NOW TRANSMISSION ...

May 26, 1999 Power Train

IT ALL STARTED WITH THE REAR AXLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET DEALER TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED WAIT UNTIL IT GETS WORSE SO WE CAN SEE THE PROBLEM.PROBLEM DISCOVERED BY DEALER. DRIVE AWAY WITH CAR AND THE REAR AXLE FELL OUT. NOW DEALER AGREES TO REPLACE REAR END GEAR BOX. NOW TRANSMISSION ...

May 26, 1999 Power Train

IT ALL STARTED WITH THE REAR AXLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET DEALER TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED WAIT UNTIL IT GETS WORSE SO WE CAN SEE THE PROBLEM.PROBLEM DISCOVERED BY DEALER. DRIVE AWAY WITH CAR AND THE REAR AXLE FELL OUT. NOW DEALER AGREES TO REPLACE REAR END GEAR BOX. NOW TRANSMISSION ...

May 26, 1999 Power Train

IT ALL STARTED WITH THE REAR AXLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET DEALER TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED WAIT UNTIL IT GETS WORSE SO WE CAN SEE THE PROBLEM.PROBLEM DISCOVERED BY DEALER. DRIVE AWAY WITH CAR AND THE REAR AXLE FELL OUT. NOW DEALER AGREES TO REPLACE REAR END GEAR BOX. NOW TRANSMISSION ...

May 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RANDOM FAILURE OF POWER BOOSTER ON BRAKING SYSTEM. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

May 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RANDOM FAILURE OF POWER BOOSTER ON BRAKING SYSTEM. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

May 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RANDOM FAILURE OF POWER BOOSTER ON BRAKING SYSTEM. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

May 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RANDOM FAILURE OF POWER BOOSTER ON BRAKING SYSTEM. COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

May 18, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, TORSION BAR SNAPPED AND BROKE. *AK

May 18, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, TORSION BAR SNAPPED AND BROKE. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THAT CAUSES THE WIPER TO WORK INPROPERLY. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED THEY SOMETIMES WILL NOT MOVE/THEY WILL GO VERY FAST, OR STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THAT CAUSES THE WIPER TO WORK INPROPERLY. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED THEY SOMETIMES WILL NOT MOVE/THEY WILL GO VERY FAST, OR STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE, THEY CAN BE USED ONLY IN HIGH POSITION. AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP, WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY IN THE RAIN. THE MORE MOISTURE IN THE ATMOSPHERE, THE WORSE THE WIPERS WORK OR STOP COMPLETELY. WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE & HEATER DRYS OUT WIPERS,THEY WORK FINE ON...

Mar 17, 1999 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE, THEY CAN BE USED ONLY IN HIGH POSITION. AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP, WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY IN THE RAIN. THE MORE MOISTURE IN THE ATMOSPHERE, THE WORSE THE WIPERS WORK OR STOP COMPLETELY. WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE & HEATER DRYS OUT WIPERS,THEY WORK FINE ON...

Mar 15, 1999 Suspension

WHENEVER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-65MPH VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. WOULD HAVE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER ON NUMEROUS TIMES & HAD DIFFERENT PARTS REPLACED EACH TIME. THE VIBRATION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT VIBRATION. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Suspension

WHENEVER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-65MPH VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. WOULD HAVE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER ON NUMEROUS TIMES & HAD DIFFERENT PARTS REPLACED EACH TIME. THE VIBRATION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT VIBRATION. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK 80% OF THE TIME. THE WIPERS COME ON AND THEN STOP. SOMETIMES THEY GO FASTER THAN THEY SHOULD. SOMETIMES THE WATER DOES NOT COME OUT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK 80% OF THE TIME. THE WIPERS COME ON AND THEN STOP. SOMETIMES THEY GO FASTER THAN THEY SHOULD. SOMETIMES THE WATER DOES NOT COME OUT. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Visibility Fire

HEATER AND A/C CONTROL SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING INJURIES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Visibility Fire

HEATER AND A/C CONTROL SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING INJURIES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCLERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION DUE TO THE FRAYED THROTTLE CABLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, AND BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE, BUT DID NOT KNOW THE REASON WHY IT FELL APART. ...

Feb 4, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCLERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION DUE TO THE FRAYED THROTTLE CABLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, AND BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE, BUT DID NOT KNOW THE REASON WHY IT FELL APART. ...

Jan 29, 1999 Visibility

I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPER MOTOR IT DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH ALSO WORKS SOMETIMES. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPER MOTOR IT DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH ALSO WORKS SOMETIMES. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Visibility

I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPER MOTOR IT DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH ALSO WORKS SOMETIMES. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPER MOTOR IT DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH ALSO WORKS SOMETIMES. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Steering

IDLER ARMS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES.

Jan 26, 1999 Steering

IDLER ARMS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION AND PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES.

Jan 21, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON PASSENGERS SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR REPLACMENT/REPAIRS. *AK *SLC

Jan 21, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON PASSENGERS SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR REPLACMENT/REPAIRS. *AK *SLC

Nov 12, 1998 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER INTERMITTENTLY WOULD HEAR A CLONKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DIFFERENTIAL IS INOPERATIVE, AND DEALER REPAIRED PROBLEM, PAID PART OF THE COST. *AK *M...

Nov 12, 1998 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER INTERMITTENTLY WOULD HEAR A CLONKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DIFFERENTIAL IS INOPERATIVE, AND DEALER REPAIRED PROBLEM, PAID PART OF THE COST. *AK *M...

Nov 9, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

Nov 9, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

Nov 5, 1998 Electrical System

WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD STOPPED WORKING FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. CURRENTLY, THEY DON'T WORK FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Electrical System

WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD STOPPED WORKING FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. CURRENTLY, THEY DON'T WORK FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LIFTGATE IN OPEN POSTION MALFUNCTIONED, SLAMMING DOWN THE LIFTGATE ONTO THE OCCUPANT WHICH CAUSED INJURIES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

THE LIFTGATE IN OPEN POSTION MALFUNCTIONED, SLAMMING DOWN THE LIFTGATE ONTO THE OCCUPANT WHICH CAUSED INJURIES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTANTLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE BRAKING, REPLACED ALL PARTS OF BRAKING SYSTEM WITH LITTLE OR NO IMPROVEMENT.

Oct 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED INTERMITTANTLY CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE BRAKING, REPLACED ALL PARTS OF BRAKING SYSTEM WITH LITTLE OR NO IMPROVEMENT.

Oct 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Steering

KNOCK TRANSMITTED TO STEERING WHEEL FROM EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS PROBLEM, BUT VERFIES IT.

Oct 5, 1998 Steering

KNOCK TRANSMITTED TO STEERING WHEEL FROM EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN. DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS PROBLEM, BUT VERFIES IT.

Oct 1, 1998 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, SUDDENLY NO STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL WENT DEAD, NO CONTROL, NO BRAKES ON VEHICLE, HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RESIDENCE AND IT WAS THE SERPETINE/TENSIONER THAT FAILED.*JB

Oct 1, 1998 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE HEARD A LOUD NOISE, SUDDENLY NO STEERING, THE STEERING WHEEL WENT DEAD, NO CONTROL, NO BRAKES ON VEHICLE, HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RESIDENCE AND IT WAS THE SERPETINE/TENSIONER THAT FAILED.*JB

Sep 30, 1998 Structure

THE HYDRAULIC AIR SHOCK ON THE BACK HATCH OF THE VAN DOES NOT HOLD PRESSURE. THE HATCH DOOR SLAMMED DOWN SHUT WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Structure

THE HYDRAULIC AIR SHOCK ON THE BACK HATCH OF THE VAN DOES NOT HOLD PRESSURE. THE HATCH DOOR SLAMMED DOWN SHUT WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL NOTICE ON THE IGNITION COIL WIRE RECEIVED AFTER FAILURE OCCURED RESULTING IN BURNING OF OTHER COMPONENTS.

Sep 28, 1998 Electrical System

RECALL NOTICE ON THE IGNITION COIL WIRE RECEIVED AFTER FAILURE OCCURED RESULTING IN BURNING OF OTHER COMPONENTS.

Sep 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH AT NIGHT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, LEAVING CONSUMER VEHICLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS APPROXIMATELY FOR 45 MINUTES. HE HAS TO STOP VEHICLE AND WAITED FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO COME BACK ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH AT NIGHT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, LEAVING CONSUMER VEHICLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS APPROXIMATELY FOR 45 MINUTES. HE HAS TO STOP VEHICLE AND WAITED FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO COME BACK ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Suspension

RIGHT AND LEFT IDLE HAS TOO MUCH TO GIVE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Suspension

RIGHT AND LEFT IDLE HAS TOO MUCH TO GIVE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT TRAVELING AT 35 TO 45 MPH IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. PROBLEM WITH BRAKES ARE ALSO IN QUESTION. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT TRAVELING AT 35 TO 45 MPH IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. PROBLEM WITH BRAKES ARE ALSO IN QUESTION. *AK

Jul 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

MULTIPLE FAILURES REPORTED.

Jul 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

MULTIPLE FAILURES REPORTED.

Jun 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. . *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. . *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND HAVING TO MAKE A PANIC STOP, APPLYING FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. HAS TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL STOP. *AK

Mar 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND HAVING TO MAKE A PANIC STOP, APPLYING FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. HAS TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL STOP. *AK

Feb 10, 1998 Visibility

REAR HEATER FAN SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 10, 1998 Visibility

REAR HEATER FAN SWITCH FAILED.

Jan 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE BELT TENSIONER CAME OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE BELT TENSIONER CAME OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Jan 12, 1998 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Jan 7, 1998 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH, TRAVELING ABOUT 50-55 MPH WITH DAMAGES TO THE CENTER RIGHT FRONT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Air Bags Crash

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN INTER-SECTIONAL CRASH, TRAVELING ABOUT 50-55 MPH WITH DAMAGES TO THE CENTER RIGHT FRONT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY PULL TO THE RIGHT.

Dec 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY PULL TO THE RIGHT.

Dec 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH SURFACE (GRAVEL) CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH SURFACE (GRAVEL) CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. CLAIMS THAT ENGINEERS IN DETROIT INDICATED THA TFAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Dec 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. CLAIMS THAT ENGINEERS IN DETROIT INDICATED THA TFAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Nov 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STOPPING THE TRUCK IT TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, AND USUALLY IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK AND LOSES ALL OF THE BRAKING POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT EVER SINCE THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES WERE CHANGED FROM VACUUM TO A HYDRAULIC BOOSTER, THE E...

Nov 6, 1997 Parking Brake

WHEN STOPPING THE TRUCK IT TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, AND USUALLY IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK AND LOSES ALL OF THE BRAKING POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT EVER SINCE THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES WERE CHANGED FROM VACUUM TO A HYDRAULIC BOOSTER, THE E...

Nov 6, 1997 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING THE TRUCK IT TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, AND USUALLY IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK AND LOSES ALL OF THE BRAKING POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT EVER SINCE THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES WERE CHANGED FROM VACUUM TO A HYDRAULIC BOOSTER, THE E...

Nov 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STOPPING THE TRUCK IT TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, AND USUALLY IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK AND LOSES ALL OF THE BRAKING POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT EVER SINCE THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES WERE CHANGED FROM VACUUM TO A HYDRAULIC BOOSTER, THE E...

Nov 6, 1997 Parking Brake

WHEN STOPPING THE TRUCK IT TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, AND USUALLY IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK AND LOSES ALL OF THE BRAKING POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT EVER SINCE THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES WERE CHANGED FROM VACUUM TO A HYDRAULIC BOOSTER, THE E...

Nov 6, 1997 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING THE TRUCK IT TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN, AND USUALLY IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE TRUCK AND LOSES ALL OF THE BRAKING POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT EVER SINCE THE POWER ASSIST BRAKES WERE CHANGED FROM VACUUM TO A HYDRAULIC BOOSTER, THE E...

Nov 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY MAKE NOISE.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

DASH BOARD ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

SLIDER DOOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

VENT SELECTOR SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Steering

IDLE ARM FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

AIR DUCT PROVIDES INSUFFICIENT HEAT FROM FLOOR VENTS.

Oct 27, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE SPRING BROKE WHEN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER EXPERIENCING GRINDING NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES.

Oct 27, 1997 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED CAUSING BRAKES TO SQUEAK.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL (FLASHER) FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT VALVE COVER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS, RADIO AND CLOCK FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY MAKE NOISE.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

DASH BOARD ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

SLIDER DOOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

VENT SELECTOR SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Steering

IDLE ARM FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

ROTORS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

AIR DUCT PROVIDES INSUFFICIENT HEAT FROM FLOOR VENTS.

Oct 27, 1997 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE SPRING BROKE WHEN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER EXPERIENCING GRINDING NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES.

Oct 27, 1997 Suspension

REAR STRUTS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED CAUSING BRAKES TO SQUEAK.

Oct 27, 1997 Structure

DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL (FLASHER) FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT VALVE COVER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Electrical System

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS, RADIO AND CLOCK FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAGS FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Air Bags

AIR BAGS FAILED.

Oct 1, 1997 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

Oct 1, 1997 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Tires

GENERAL AMERITECH (P215/75R15) TIRES BLEW OUT TWICE DUE TO SMALL POT HOLES IN THE ROAD.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED THREE TIMES.

Sep 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Seats

CENTER BENCH SEAT FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Tires

GENERAL AMERITECH (P215/75R15) TIRES BLEW OUT TWICE DUE TO SMALL POT HOLES IN THE ROAD.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER FAILED THREE TIMES.

Sep 19, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Seats

CENTER BENCH SEAT FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Equipment

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES CYLINDER FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Equipment

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES CYLINDER FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPUTER FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPUTER FOR THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 8, 1997 Structure

ARMREST UPHOLSTERY CRACKED.

Sep 8, 1997 Structure

ARMREST UPHOLSTERY CRACKED.

Sep 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A RIGHT SIDE IMPACT COLLISION TOTALING THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A RIGHT SIDE IMPACT COLLISION TOTALING THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

SOLENOID PRESSURE CONTROL FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILURE .

Sep 2, 1997 Structure

SIDE DOOR FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Power Train

SOLENOID PRESSURE CONTROL FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILURE .

Sep 2, 1997 Structure

SIDE DOOR FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Aug 28, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

Aug 6, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD,WHILE IN SRIVE, AFTER HAVING STOPPED ON AN INCLINE. *AK

Aug 6, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD,WHILE IN SRIVE, AFTER HAVING STOPPED ON AN INCLINE. *AK

Jul 25, 1997 Seats

A HOLE WAS FOUND IN REAR BENCH SEAT WAS CAUSED BY A VERTICAL WIRE THAT IS PART OF THE INNER SEATING SUPPORT. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN A CRASH.

Jul 25, 1997 Seats

A HOLE WAS FOUND IN REAR BENCH SEAT WAS CAUSED BY A VERTICAL WIRE THAT IS PART OF THE INNER SEATING SUPPORT. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN A CRASH.

Jul 16, 1997 Power Train

BELT TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING.

Jul 16, 1997 Power Train

BELT TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING.

Jun 4, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATBELTS CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OR RETRACT WHEN THE SEATS ARE IN THE REAR MOST POSITION.

Jun 4, 1997 Seat Belts

THE FRONT SEATBELTS CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OR RETRACT WHEN THE SEATS ARE IN THE REAR MOST POSITION.

May 19, 1997 Tires

GENERAL TIRE FAILURE. (SIZE P215/75R15)

May 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER SHIELD LOCATED BETWEEN MUFFLER ND UNDERSIDE OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAKES A LOUD VIBRATING SOUND WHEN MUFFLER HEATS UP.

May 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN BELT FAILED.

May 19, 1997 Tires

GENERAL TIRE FAILURE. (SIZE P215/75R15)

May 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER SHIELD LOCATED BETWEEN MUFFLER ND UNDERSIDE OF PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MAKES A LOUD VIBRATING SOUND WHEN MUFFLER HEATS UP.

May 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN BELT FAILED.

Apr 28, 1997 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEM WITH DASH PANEL.

Apr 28, 1997 Structure

DOOR WEATHER STRIP REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1997 Structure

SLIDING DOOR FAILED.

Apr 28, 1997 Unknown Or Other

PROBLEM WITH DASH PANEL.

Apr 28, 1997 Structure

DOOR WEATHER STRIP REPLACED.

Apr 28, 1997 Structure

SLIDING DOOR FAILED.

Apr 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION AT SPEED 25MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 12:00 POSITION AT SPEED 25MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALSO, BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY MELTED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE BATTERY SHORT. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BATTERY CABLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALSO, BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY MELTED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE BATTERY SHORT. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY CABLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALSO, BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY MELTED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE BATTERY SHORT. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BATTERY CABLE STARTED TO SMOKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALSO, BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY MELTED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE BATTERY SHORT. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LEVER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SWITCH FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LEVER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SWITCH FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED 3 TIMES.

Apr 10, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER KNOB FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.

Apr 10, 1997 Seats

SET LATCH FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTORS FAILED 3 TIMES.

Apr 10, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER KNOB FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.

Apr 10, 1997 Seats

SET LATCH FAILED.

Apr 1, 1997 Visibility

TO INSTALL AIR CONTROLLER THIRD BRAKE LIGHT MUST BE RAISED WITH A PILLAR. HOWEVER PILLAR REROUTES THE AIR COMING OVER THE TOP TOWARDS THE SIDES, WON'T ALLOW AIR TO COME DOWN THROUGH THE CONTROLLER, ALSO AFTER RAISING BRAKE LIGHT, IT CANNOT BE SEEN IN CLOSE RANGE, MUST BE SEVERAL FEET AWAY.

Apr 1, 1997 Visibility

TO INSTALL AIR CONTROLLER THIRD BRAKE LIGHT MUST BE RAISED WITH A PILLAR. HOWEVER PILLAR REROUTES THE AIR COMING OVER THE TOP TOWARDS THE SIDES, WON'T ALLOW AIR TO COME DOWN THROUGH THE CONTROLLER, ALSO AFTER RAISING BRAKE LIGHT, IT CANNOT BE SEEN IN CLOSE RANGE, MUST BE SEVERAL FEET AWAY.

Mar 10, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

Mar 10, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

Feb 25, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE MISSING WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS.

Feb 25, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE MISSING WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTORS.

Feb 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LATCH DOESN'T ALWAYS OPEN.

Feb 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LATCH DOESN'T ALWAYS OPEN.

Feb 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR COIL WIRE FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Tires

GENERAL TIRE BLEW OUT.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

REAR HATCH DOOR FAILURE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

SPEAKERS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER KNOB INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

FRONT GRILL PEELING.

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR FAILED 5 TIMES.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE MISALIGNED, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.

Feb 12, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Electrical System

DISTRIBUTOR COIL WIRE FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Tires

GENERAL TIRE BLEW OUT.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

REAR HATCH DOOR FAILURE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

SPEAKERS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER KNOB INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

FRONT GRILL PEELING.

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR FAILED 5 TIMES.

Feb 12, 1997 Structure

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE MISALIGNED, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.

Jan 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE BEARS TO THE RIGHT, THE PROBLEM GETS WORST IN WET WEATHER AT HIGH SPEED(40-50MPH) AND WHEN THE ABS IS IN USE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE BEARS TO THE RIGHT, THE PROBLEM GETS WORST IN WET WEATHER AT HIGH SPEED(40-50MPH) AND WHEN THE ABS IS IN USE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING OVER 30MPH OR MORE THERE'S AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE IN THREE BACK CUSTOM WINDOWS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING OVER 30MPH OR MORE THERE'S AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE IN THREE BACK CUSTOM WINDOWS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER REA ENDED A CAR IN FRONT, BOTH AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER REA ENDED A CAR IN FRONT, BOTH AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR HAS A TENDENCY TO STAY SHUT, NOT OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. AFTER DEALER MAKES REPAIRS, THE PROBLEM REOCCURS RANGING FROM A WEEK TO SEVERAL WEEKS. ALSO, OFTEN HARD TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR HAS A TENDENCY TO STAY SHUT, NOT OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. AFTER DEALER MAKES REPAIRS, THE PROBLEM REOCCURS RANGING FROM A WEEK TO SEVERAL WEEKS. ALSO, OFTEN HARD TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. *AK

Sep 30, 1996 Suspension Crash

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE 45 MINUTES OR MORE, REARENDED/ FISHTAILED, MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE, VIBRATED, DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL, TOLD BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN, IF PROBLEM OCCURS DURING WET WEATHER, CAUSED ACCIDENT DUE TO HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.*AK

Sep 30, 1996 Suspension Crash

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE 45 MINUTES OR MORE, REARENDED/ FISHTAILED, MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE, VIBRATED, DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL, TOLD BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN, IF PROBLEM OCCURS DURING WET WEATHER, CAUSED ACCIDENT DUE TO HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.*AK

Aug 30, 1996 Power Train

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ON AN INCLINE OR HILL, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO DOWNSHIFT FROM (D) TO (3RD), CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY.*AK

Aug 30, 1996 Power Train

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ON AN INCLINE OR HILL, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO DOWNSHIFT FROM (D) TO (3RD), CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY.*AK

Aug 28, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER HAD DIFFICULTY SHUTTING THE DOOR ONCE IN OPEN POSITION. AFTER SHUTTING AND THEN PULLING AWAY, SLIDING DOOR OPENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER HAD DIFFICULTY SHUTTING THE DOOR ONCE IN OPEN POSITION. AFTER SHUTTING AND THEN PULLING AWAY, SLIDING DOOR OPENED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS STRONGLY TO RIGHT WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601552) *DH

Jul 15, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS STRONGLY TO RIGHT WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601552) *DH

May 20, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 50MPH, 9:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

May 20, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 50MPH, SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAIL TO RETRACT ENOUGH, ALLOWING DRIVER/CHILD PASS. IN CSS TO IMPACT WITH INTERIOR. *AK

May 20, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 50MPH, 9:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

May 20, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 50MPH, SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAIL TO RETRACT ENOUGH, ALLOWING DRIVER/CHILD PASS. IN CSS TO IMPACT WITH INTERIOR. *AK

Apr 23, 1996 Structure

STEEL ROD THAT SUPPORTS FRONT EDGE OF SLIDING DOOR STICKS OUT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGERS HEAD ROOM AREA, WHERE TALL PEOPLE WOULD HIT IT IN AN ACCIDENT. *DSH

Apr 23, 1996 Structure

STEEL ROD THAT SUPPORTS FRONT EDGE OF SLIDING DOOR STICKS OUT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGERS HEAD ROOM AREA, WHERE TALL PEOPLE WOULD HIT IT IN AN ACCIDENT. *DSH

Mar 10, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER DATA PLUG IS LOCATED WHERE PARKING BRAKE IS NORMALLY LOCATED, DRIVER UNCONSCIOUSLY PRESSES THAT AREA LOOKING FOR PARKING BRAKE AND DAMAGES DATA PLUG.

Mar 10, 1996 Electrical System

COMPUTER DATA PLUG IS LOCATED WHERE PARKING BRAKE IS NORMALLY LOCATED, DRIVER UNCONSCIOUSLY PRESSES THAT AREA LOOKING FOR PARKING BRAKE AND DAMAGES DATA PLUG.

Feb 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TT