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Dec 17, 2014 Suspension 251,470 mi

WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED OFF DROPPING THE FRONT END TO THE GROUND. *TR

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension 251,470 mi

WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED OFF DROPPING THE FRONT END TO THE GROUND. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

I HAVE 2- CHEVY ASTRO VANS. 1-1998, 1-1999. THE 1999 HAS CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND GAS LINES. THE MAIN BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED INTO. I WAS COMING BACK FROM A LONG TRIP YESTERDAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE SOFT. WHEN I GOT HOME UPON INSPECTION I CHECKED THE BREAK FLUID AND IT WAS LOW. I FIL...

Jul 9, 2014 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

I HAVE 2- CHEVY ASTRO VANS. 1-1998, 1-1999. THE 1999 HAS CORRODED BRAKE LINES AND GAS LINES. THE MAIN BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED INTO. I WAS COMING BACK FROM A LONG TRIP YESTERDAY AND I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE SOFT. WHEN I GOT HOME UPON INSPECTION I CHECKED THE BREAK FLUID AND IT WAS LOW. I FIL...

Mar 3, 2014 Electrical System Fire 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT APPROACHED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT STATING THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO ON ELECTRICAL ISSUE. TH...

Mar 3, 2014 Electrical System Fire 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT APPROACHED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT STATING THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO ON ELECTRICAL ISSUE. TH...

Dec 11, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 103,412 mi

HAD CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED PRIOR TO ENTERING A REDUCED SPEED AREA AND IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. AFTER DEPARTING THE REDUCED SPEED AREA, I ENGAGED THE RESUME FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED PAST THE SET SPEED AND KEPT SPEEDING UP. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WITH BRAKES ALTHOUGH THEY GOT VER...

Dec 11, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 103,412 mi

HAD CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED PRIOR TO ENTERING A REDUCED SPEED AREA AND IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. AFTER DEPARTING THE REDUCED SPEED AREA, I ENGAGED THE RESUME FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED PAST THE SET SPEED AND KEPT SPEEDING UP. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WITH BRAKES ALTHOUGH THEY GOT VER...

Sep 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASS LOCK MODULE THAT TURNED OFF THE GAS TO THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD START UP BRIEFLY BUT THEN SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT IT WAS NOT RELATED TO ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS A...

Sep 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASS LOCK MODULE THAT TURNED OFF THE GAS TO THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD START UP BRIEFLY BUT THEN SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT IT WAS NOT RELATED TO ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS A...

Aug 4, 2010 Air Bags Crash 133,000 mi

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN APPROX. 50 MPH HEAD-ON CRASH. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Air Bags Crash 133,000 mi

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN APPROX. 50 MPH HEAD-ON CRASH. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Electrical System

WILL NOT START WHEN WEATHER IS DAMP. WILL TAKE 3 OR 4 DAYS TO DRY OUT BEFORE STARTING AGAIN. NO MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO PIN POINT THE PROBLEM. TOWED TO SHOP VAN SITS INSIDE THE BAY DRIES OUT AND STARTS WITHIN 2-3 HOURS. HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT GETS DAMP. 10 YEARS BEEN DOING THE SAMETHING. *TR

Dec 28, 2009 Electrical System

WILL NOT START WHEN WEATHER IS DAMP. WILL TAKE 3 OR 4 DAYS TO DRY OUT BEFORE STARTING AGAIN. NO MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO PIN POINT THE PROBLEM. TOWED TO SHOP VAN SITS INSIDE THE BAY DRIES OUT AND STARTS WITHIN 2-3 HOURS. HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT GETS DAMP. 10 YEARS BEEN DOING THE SAMETHING. *TR

Feb 24, 2008 Electrical System 97,000 mi

ANTI THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE. LOCKS OWNER OUT FROM STARTING VEHICLE IN WET WEATHER. BAD PLACEMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEM PLACED UNDER BATTERY. CORROSION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS COMMUNICATIONS WIRING CAUSED LOCK OUT AND CAR WILL NOT START. *TR

Feb 24, 2008 Electrical System 97,000 mi

ANTI THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE. LOCKS OWNER OUT FROM STARTING VEHICLE IN WET WEATHER. BAD PLACEMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEM PLACED UNDER BATTERY. CORROSION OF SECURITY SYSTEMS COMMUNICATIONS WIRING CAUSED LOCK OUT AND CAR WILL NOT START. *TR

Oct 24, 2007 Steering Crash 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS HOME. THE V...

Oct 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS HOME. THE V...

Oct 24, 2007 Steering Crash 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS HOME. THE V...

Oct 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS HOME. THE V...

Oct 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH SNOW AND ICE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSH...

Oct 10, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH SNOW AND ICE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSH...

Oct 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH SNOW AND ICE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSH...

Oct 10, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH SNOW AND ICE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLID OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HIM AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSH...

Sep 27, 2006 Steering 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ASSIST STEERING & POWER ASSIST BRAKES SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER, HOWEVER, AFTER SOME RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED,...

Sep 27, 2006 Steering 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ASSIST STEERING & POWER ASSIST BRAKES SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER, HOWEVER, AFTER SOME RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED,...

Aug 28, 2006 Steering Crash 63,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES, BUT THEY WERE...

Aug 28, 2006 Steering Crash 63,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES, BUT THEY WERE...

Feb 7, 2006 Steering Crash 73,290 mi

PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY IN THE EVENING THE POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT. AS I TRIED TO STOP OUR VAN I NOTICED THE BRAKES WERE ALSO GONE CAUSING US TO ROLL INTO THE CORNER OF OUR HOME (BRICK) AT APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 MPH WHICH CAUSED APPROXIMATELY $2500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VAN. ...

Feb 7, 2006 Steering Crash 73,290 mi

PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY IN THE EVENING THE POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT. AS I TRIED TO STOP OUR VAN I NOTICED THE BRAKES WERE ALSO GONE CAUSING US TO ROLL INTO THE CORNER OF OUR HOME (BRICK) AT APPROXIMATELY 3 - 4 MPH WHICH CAUSED APPROXIMATELY $2500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VAN. ...

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING A LITER AND A HALF OF OIL PER WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE SYSTEM WHICH WAS DUE TO THE MATERIAL THAT WAS USED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE MA...

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING A LITER AND A HALF OF OIL PER WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE SYSTEM WHICH WAS DUE TO THE MATERIAL THAT WAS USED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE MA...

Oct 19, 2005 Power Train 67,532 mi

WE HAVE A 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN. WE HAD A FACTORY RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS SUPPLIED BY GUARANTY CHEVROLET ON 8-30-02, INSTALLED. THE VAN HAD 67,532 MILES. WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. WE ALSO PAID TO HAVE A SEPARATE NEW COOLING SYSTEM INSTALLED FOR THE TRANSMISSION...

Oct 19, 2005 Power Train 67,532 mi

WE HAVE A 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN. WE HAD A FACTORY RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS SUPPLIED BY GUARANTY CHEVROLET ON 8-30-02, INSTALLED. THE VAN HAD 67,532 MILES. WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. WE ALSO PAID TO HAVE A SEPARATE NEW COOLING SYSTEM INSTALLED FOR THE TRANSMISSION...

Sep 7, 2005 Fuel System, Other 95,000 mi

DT: THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED HAPPENING ON 3-21-05. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THEY TOLD HER THAT THEY HAD TO FIX TWO OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MAKE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. *AK *...

Sep 7, 2005 Fuel System, Other 95,000 mi

DT: THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED HAPPENING ON 3-21-05. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THEY TOLD HER THAT THEY HAD TO FIX TWO OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MAKE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. *AK *...

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

COMMENTS: WHY DID EVERYONE MISS THE 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN WITH AWD? I ALREADY HAD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED (AT MY COST) EARLIER THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM!!! PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BUT LOCAL FIRESTONE GARAGE PERFORMED THE MAINTENANCE, AND HAS THE RECORDS OF THE SERVICE. NEAR-...

Aug 31, 2005 Suspension 89,000 mi

COMMENTS: WHY DID EVERYONE MISS THE 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN WITH AWD? I ALREADY HAD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED (AT MY COST) EARLIER THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM!!! PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BUT LOCAL FIRESTONE GARAGE PERFORMED THE MAINTENANCE, AND HAS THE RECORDS OF THE SERVICE. NEAR-...

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

COMMENTS: WHY DID EVERYONE MISS THE 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN WITH AWD? I ALREADY HAD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED (AT MY COST) EARLIER THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM!!! PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BUT LOCAL FIRESTONE GARAGE PERFORMED THE MAINTENANCE, AND HAS THE RECORDS OF THE SERVICE. NEAR-...

Aug 31, 2005 Suspension 89,000 mi

COMMENTS: WHY DID EVERYONE MISS THE 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN WITH AWD? I ALREADY HAD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED (AT MY COST) EARLIER THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM!!! PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BUT LOCAL FIRESTONE GARAGE PERFORMED THE MAINTENANCE, AND HAS THE RECORDS OF THE SERVICE. NEAR-...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: ON FRIDAY THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AND THE OWNER COULDN'T OPEN THE BACK DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. THE OWNER COULD NOT OPEN THE BACK DOORS TO GET TO HIS TOOLS. THE OWNER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED NO ONE COULD GET OUT OF THE BACK DOORS. THIS WAS THE WAY THE...

Aug 23, 2005 Structure

DT: ON FRIDAY THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AND THE OWNER COULDN'T OPEN THE BACK DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. THE OWNER COULD NOT OPEN THE BACK DOORS TO GET TO HIS TOOLS. THE OWNER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED NO ONE COULD GET OUT OF THE BACK DOORS. THIS WAS THE WAY THE...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: ON FRIDAY THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AND THE OWNER COULDN'T OPEN THE BACK DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. THE OWNER COULD NOT OPEN THE BACK DOORS TO GET TO HIS TOOLS. THE OWNER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED NO ONE COULD GET OUT OF THE BACK DOORS. THIS WAS THE WAY THE...

Aug 23, 2005 Structure

DT: ON FRIDAY THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AND THE OWNER COULDN'T OPEN THE BACK DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. THE OWNER COULD NOT OPEN THE BACK DOORS TO GET TO HIS TOOLS. THE OWNER WAS CONCERNED THAT IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED NO ONE COULD GET OUT OF THE BACK DOORS. THIS WAS THE WAY THE...

Aug 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE VEHICLES FUEL LINE FELL APART. THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE HOUSE SO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE LINES CAME APART WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL LINE BUSTED AND GASOLINE SPEWED. THE MECHANIC INSTRUCTED THE OWNER THAT THE FUEL LINE CAN BE SNAPPED BACK TOGETHER. SO THE OWNER SNAPP...

Aug 5, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: THE VEHICLES FUEL LINE FELL APART. THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE HOUSE SO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE LINES CAME APART WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL LINE BUSTED AND GASOLINE SPEWED. THE MECHANIC INSTRUCTED THE OWNER THAT THE FUEL LINE CAN BE SNAPPED BACK TOGETHER. SO THE OWNER SNAPP...

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 74,800 mi

DT: CALLER SAYS THE ACCELERATOR STICKS ON VEHICLE. WHEN GETTING IN AND HITTING ACCELERATOR IT WILL NOT MOVE. WHEN PUSH ING HADER IT WILL GO FASTER THAN EXPECTED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 74,800 mi

DT: CALLER SAYS THE ACCELERATOR STICKS ON VEHICLE. WHEN GETTING IN AND HITTING ACCELERATOR IT WILL NOT MOVE. WHEN PUSH ING HADER IT WILL GO FASTER THAN EXPECTED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Equipment

THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *NM THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *SC *JB

Mar 15, 2005 Visibility

THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *NM THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *SC *JB

Mar 15, 2005 Equipment

THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *NM THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *SC *JB

Mar 15, 2005 Visibility

THE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *NM THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *SC *JB

Jan 31, 2005 Steering 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPOXIMATELY 10 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT, WHICLE LEFT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES OR ANY POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jan 31, 2005 Steering 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPOXIMATELY 10 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT, WHICLE LEFT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES OR ANY POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Nov 28, 2004 Electrical System

1999 ASTRO BLOWS FUSES IN CIG. LIGHTER SOCKET. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, REAR DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AND WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE. THIS CAN HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES INA SINGLE DAY. *AK

Nov 28, 2004 Electrical System

1999 ASTRO BLOWS FUSES IN CIG. LIGHTER SOCKET. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, REAR DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AND WINDOWS WILL NOT OPERATE. THIS CAN HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES INA SINGLE DAY. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Seat Belts 49,600 mi

THIS WAS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO LATCH. ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Seat Belts 49,600 mi

THIS WAS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO LATCH. ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED OUT ...

Sep 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash

ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED OUT ...

Sep 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED OUT ...

Sep 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash

ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED OUT ...

Aug 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A PERSON ON A BICYCLE ON THE ROAD. SWERVED IN ORDER NOT TO HIT THE PERSON, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, JUMPED A CURB, AND COLLIDED WITH A FIRE HYDRANT, AND STRIKING A TREE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER SUST...

Aug 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A PERSON ON A BICYCLE ON THE ROAD. SWERVED IN ORDER NOT TO HIT THE PERSON, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, JUMPED A CURB, AND COLLIDED WITH A FIRE HYDRANT, AND STRIKING A TREE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DRIVER SUST...

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN STOPPING IT WOULD VIBRATE. AFTER THE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO PARTS FOR THE VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SHAFT CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train 95,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN STOPPING IT WOULD VIBRATE. AFTER THE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO PARTS FOR THE VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SHAFT CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 7, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

ONGOING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM, DRAINING THE BATTERY POWER, AND CAUSING THE BATTERY TO OVERHEAT. BATTERY BECAME SO HOT THAT ITT HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED TO PREVENT AN EXPLOSION. DEALER CONTACTED FOR A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPO...

Jul 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPO...

Jul 7, 2004 Electrical System 39,000 mi

ONGOING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM, DRAINING THE BATTERY POWER, AND CAUSING THE BATTERY TO OVERHEAT. BATTERY BECAME SO HOT THAT ITT HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED TO PREVENT AN EXPLOSION. DEALER CONTACTED FOR A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPO...

Jul 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPO...

Jun 10, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT A TREE AND THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 10, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT A TREE AND THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Power Train 65,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO WITH 65000 MILES. TOWED A LIGHT TRAILER (1500 LBS) FROM COLORADO TO KANSAS, ABOUT 500 MILES. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY STARTED SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND; ONCE IT STARTED, IT WOULD CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. ODBII ...

Jun 8, 2004 Power Train 65,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO WITH 65000 MILES. TOWED A LIGHT TRAILER (1500 LBS) FROM COLORADO TO KANSAS, ABOUT 500 MILES. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY STARTED SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND; ONCE IT STARTED, IT WOULD CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. ODBII ...

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 52,575 mi

PURCHASED USED ASTRO VAN AND NOTED ON 2ND DAY WHEN PUTTING IN REVERSE THEN TO DRIVE A LOUD CLUNK AND HARD JUMP FORWARD UNLESS YOU DELAY TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE OR APPLYING GAS UNTIL YOU CAN FEEL THE GEAR ENGAGE (APPROX. 5-10 SECONDS). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN BACKING UP, AS I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT TWICE ...

Mar 15, 2004 Power Train 52,575 mi

PURCHASED USED ASTRO VAN AND NOTED ON 2ND DAY WHEN PUTTING IN REVERSE THEN TO DRIVE A LOUD CLUNK AND HARD JUMP FORWARD UNLESS YOU DELAY TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE OR APPLYING GAS UNTIL YOU CAN FEEL THE GEAR ENGAGE (APPROX. 5-10 SECONDS). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN BACKING UP, AS I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT TWICE ...

Mar 9, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

MALFUNCTIONED REAR HATCHBACK DOOR FOR A 1999 CHEVY ASTRO. NO MANUAL OVERIDE/RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE LIKE A TRUNK RELEASE LEVER ON OTHER VEHICLES. THIS IS A CONCERN AS WELL AS A HAZARD IF THE ONLY OPTION TO EXIT WAS THRU THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR. IT WAS ALSO OF GREAT INCOVENIENCE TO ...

Mar 9, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

MALFUNCTIONED REAR HATCHBACK DOOR FOR A 1999 CHEVY ASTRO. NO MANUAL OVERIDE/RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE LIKE A TRUNK RELEASE LEVER ON OTHER VEHICLES. THIS IS A CONCERN AS WELL AS A HAZARD IF THE ONLY OPTION TO EXIT WAS THRU THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR. IT WAS ALSO OF GREAT INCOVENIENCE TO ...

Jan 22, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

LEFT SIDE OF REAR HATCH WILL NOT UNLATCH/OPEN

Jan 22, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 62,000 mi

LEFT SIDE OF REAR HATCH WILL NOT UNLATCH/OPEN

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

- THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS LOCKED MORE THAN ONCE. I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER SINCE I COULD NOT LEAVE SINCE I COULD NOT LOCK THE SIDE DOORS; A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHILE I ACTUALLY LOCK THE DOORS (VERY CONFUSING ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

- THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS LOCKED MORE THAN ONCE. I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER SINCE I COULD NOT LEAVE SINCE I COULD NOT LOCK THE SIDE DOORS; A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHILE I ACTUALLY LOCK THE DOORS (VERY CONFUSING ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH DOES NOT WORK. THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE REAR HEAT BLOWS COOL AIR ONLY. THE HEATER IS STUCK ON HEAT/DEFROST. THIS WAS A PROBLEM EARLIER WITH THE VAN BUT WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. IT HAS NOW ACTED UP AGAIN. IT STARTED AGAIN AT APPROX. THE 70,000 K...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

- THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS LOCKED MORE THAN ONCE. I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER SINCE I COULD NOT LEAVE SINCE I COULD NOT LOCK THE SIDE DOORS; A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHILE I ACTUALLY LOCK THE DOORS (VERY CONFUSING ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

- THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS LOCKED MORE THAN ONCE. I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER SINCE I COULD NOT LEAVE SINCE I COULD NOT LOCK THE SIDE DOORS; A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK WHILE I ACTUALLY LOCK THE DOORS (VERY CONFUSING ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH DOES NOT WORK. THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE REAR HEAT BLOWS COOL AIR ONLY. THE HEATER IS STUCK ON HEAT/DEFROST. THIS WAS A PROBLEM EARLIER WITH THE VAN BUT WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. IT HAS NOW ACTED UP AGAIN. IT STARTED AGAIN AT APPROX. THE 70,000 K...

Nov 28, 2003 Electrical System 80,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN IGNITION PROBLEM. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE PARKING. CONSUMER CALLED DEALERSHIP TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Electrical System 80,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN IGNITION PROBLEM. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE PARKING. CONSUMER CALLED DEALERSHIP TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Visibility

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Fuel System, Other

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Visibility

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Oct 10, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE BOUGHT AT THE END OF 2000, USED. EVERY SUMMER SINCE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WIRING REPLACED IN THE ENGINE, FRONT DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MONTHS, FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 6 TIMES DO TO THE WIRING AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR AN...

Sep 25, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

THE BACK DOORS OF VEHICLE WERE STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN. THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A HANDLE THAT WOULD OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE. THE DEALER TRIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DOORS OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Sep 25, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 79,000 mi

THE BACK DOORS OF VEHICLE WERE STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN. THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A HANDLE THAT WOULD OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE. THE DEALER TRIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DOORS OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Sep 12, 2003 Tires 43,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. *JB TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT HITTING ANY POTHOLES OR DEBRIS. BF GOODRICH WOULD ONLY COVER THE AMOUNT OF THE TREAD AND NOT THE WORKMANSHIP. *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Tires 43,000 mi

THE REAR LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. *JB TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT HITTING ANY POTHOLES OR DEBRIS. BF GOODRICH WOULD ONLY COVER THE AMOUNT OF THE TREAD AND NOT THE WORKMANSHIP. *PH *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REMOTE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY HAVE ALSO STOPPED ON MY FATHERS 1996 ASTRO. THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE REMOTE DOOR LOCKS ON THE ASTRO FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE DO NOT OPEN OR LOCK WITH THE REMOTE DEVICE. SINCE DOOR LOCKS ARE AN INTEGRAL PAR...

Sep 2, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REMOTE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY HAVE ALSO STOPPED ON MY FATHERS 1996 ASTRO. THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE REMOTE DOOR LOCKS ON THE ASTRO FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE DO NOT OPEN OR LOCK WITH THE REMOTE DEVICE. SINCE DOOR LOCKS ARE AN INTEGRAL PAR...

Aug 21, 2003 Visibility 96,000 mi

THE ASTRO/SAFARI HAS A BRITTLE VACUUM LINE THAT CROSSES OVER THE THERMASTAT AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PLASTIC VACUUM LINE IS EASILY BROKEN IN ROUTINE SERVICE OF THE AIR FILTER OR RUBBING ON OTHER COMPONENT PARTS. WHEN THIS VACUUM HOSE IS BROKE...AIR SELECT TO DEFROSTER AND OTHER VENT POSITIO...

Aug 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

THE ASTRO/SAFARI HAS A BRITTLE VACUUM LINE THAT CROSSES OVER THE THERMASTAT AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PLASTIC VACUUM LINE IS EASILY BROKEN IN ROUTINE SERVICE OF THE AIR FILTER OR RUBBING ON OTHER COMPONENT PARTS. WHEN THIS VACUUM HOSE IS BROKE...AIR SELECT TO DEFROSTER AND OTHER VENT POSITIO...

Aug 21, 2003 Visibility 96,000 mi

THE ASTRO/SAFARI HAS A BRITTLE VACUUM LINE THAT CROSSES OVER THE THERMASTAT AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PLASTIC VACUUM LINE IS EASILY BROKEN IN ROUTINE SERVICE OF THE AIR FILTER OR RUBBING ON OTHER COMPONENT PARTS. WHEN THIS VACUUM HOSE IS BROKE...AIR SELECT TO DEFROSTER AND OTHER VENT POSITIO...

Aug 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

THE ASTRO/SAFARI HAS A BRITTLE VACUUM LINE THAT CROSSES OVER THE THERMASTAT AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PLASTIC VACUUM LINE IS EASILY BROKEN IN ROUTINE SERVICE OF THE AIR FILTER OR RUBBING ON OTHER COMPONENT PARTS. WHEN THIS VACUUM HOSE IS BROKE...AIR SELECT TO DEFROSTER AND OTHER VENT POSITIO...

Jul 22, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES HAS PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK/PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING. DEALER STATES SORRY NOTHING WE CAN DO, YOU DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

STEERING WHEEL DIAMETER IS TOO THICK. PH. THE STEERING WHEEL DIAMETER WAS TOO THICK. PH. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A TWISTING , BENDING IN HIS FINGERS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS GRABBED, THE CONSUMER HELD THE WHEEL WITH THE TIP OF HIS FINGERS AND PALMS WHICH CAUSED THE ENDS OF THE CONSUMER'S FINGERS...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

STEERING WHEEL DIAMETER IS TOO THICK. PH. THE STEERING WHEEL DIAMETER WAS TOO THICK. PH. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A TWISTING , BENDING IN HIS FINGERS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS GRABBED, THE CONSUMER HELD THE WHEEL WITH THE TIP OF HIS FINGERS AND PALMS WHICH CAUSED THE ENDS OF THE CONSUMER'S FINGERS...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT COMPLETELY DIED, AND HE HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. IT ALMOST CAUSED A CAR ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE A FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. WAS ...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT COMPLETELY DIED, AND HE HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. IT ALMOST CAUSED A CAR ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE A FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. WAS ...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT COMPLETELY DIED, AND HE HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. IT ALMOST CAUSED A CAR ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE A FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. WAS ...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System 57,000 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT COMPLETELY DIED, AND HE HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. IT ALMOST CAUSED A CAR ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGE A FUSE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. WAS ...

Mar 31, 2003 Structure

THE TRIM AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOW SEPARATED. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Structure

THE TRIM AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOW SEPARATED. *JB

Mar 29, 2003 Tires

I PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO ON THIS DATE. THE DEALER FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS, 7950 E SPEEDWAY, TUCSON, AZ 85715 REPRESENTED THE TIRES AS SUITABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. AFTER I GOT HOME I DISCOVERED THE TIRES, FIRESTONE FR380 P215/75R15, WERE RATED FOR 1742 LBS AT 44...

Mar 29, 2003 Tires

I PURCHASED REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR A 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO ON THIS DATE. THE DEALER FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS, 7950 E SPEEDWAY, TUCSON, AZ 85715 REPRESENTED THE TIRES AS SUITABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. AFTER I GOT HOME I DISCOVERED THE TIRES, FIRESTONE FR380 P215/75R15, WERE RATED FOR 1742 LBS AT 44...

Jan 30, 2003 Seat Belts 57,750 mi

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS NOW HAS THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT HAS COME UNBUCKLED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. ON ONE OF THE INSTANCES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN OVER 100 MILES WITH THE BELT BUCKLED WHEN IT SPONTANEOUSLY RETRACTED. VEHICLE USERS ARE NOW NOTING "FALSE POSITIVE" BUCK...

Jan 30, 2003 Seat Belts 57,750 mi

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS NOW HAS THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT HAS COME UNBUCKLED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. ON ONE OF THE INSTANCES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN OVER 100 MILES WITH THE BELT BUCKLED WHEN IT SPONTANEOUSLY RETRACTED. VEHICLE USERS ARE NOW NOTING "FALSE POSITIVE" BUCK...

Jan 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 55,081 mi

FAMILY AND I WERE ON HWY 441 TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. I BRAKED AND WENT DOWN TO 50 MPH AS I BEGAN TO MAKE AN EXIT OFF OF THIS HWY. I LET OFF BRAKE AND CAR SPED UP TO 60 MPH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NEVER ON. I WAS ON EXIT RAMP GOING 60. I WAS FORCED TO PUT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. I COASTED TO A P...

Jan 21, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 55,081 mi

FAMILY AND I WERE ON HWY 441 TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. I BRAKED AND WENT DOWN TO 50 MPH AS I BEGAN TO MAKE AN EXIT OFF OF THIS HWY. I LET OFF BRAKE AND CAR SPED UP TO 60 MPH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NEVER ON. I WAS ON EXIT RAMP GOING 60. I WAS FORCED TO PUT TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. I COASTED TO A P...

Nov 1, 2002 Electrical System

ACDELCO THAT WAS INSTALLED AT DEALER 9/2000 ON 11/1/2002 IT LEAKED BATTERY ACID AND POST WENT THROUGH SIDE OF BATTERY-DEALER STATES IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME-IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS BATTERY MODEL #78-6YR SEIAL #090004 MAY HAVE A DEFECT AND THE VIN # I REPORTED IS WHAT CAME OFF THE PLATE IN THE FRONT O...

Nov 1, 2002 Electrical System

ACDELCO THAT WAS INSTALLED AT DEALER 9/2000 ON 11/1/2002 IT LEAKED BATTERY ACID AND POST WENT THROUGH SIDE OF BATTERY-DEALER STATES IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME-IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THIS BATTERY MODEL #78-6YR SEIAL #090004 MAY HAVE A DEFECT AND THE VIN # I REPORTED IS WHAT CAME OFF THE PLATE IN THE FRONT O...

Oct 27, 2002 Steering

BENT AND TWISTED FINGERS. THE TEXTURE (FINISH) WORE OFF THE STEERING. THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THIS ASTRO IS STIFF "HIGH EFFORT" REQUIRED BY THE DRIVER TO HOLD THE WHEEL AND ALSO TURN. WHEN MAKING A TURN THE WHEEL BECOMES HARDER TO HOLD. TOO MUCH CASTER? THE FINISH WORE OFF THE WHEEL AND THUS A R...

Oct 27, 2002 Steering

BENT AND TWISTED FINGERS. THE TEXTURE (FINISH) WORE OFF THE STEERING. THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THIS ASTRO IS STIFF "HIGH EFFORT" REQUIRED BY THE DRIVER TO HOLD THE WHEEL AND ALSO TURN. WHEN MAKING A TURN THE WHEEL BECOMES HARDER TO HOLD. TOO MUCH CASTER? THE FINISH WORE OFF THE WHEEL AND THUS A R...

Oct 17, 2002 Power Train 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Fuel System, Other 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Structure 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Visibility 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Air Bags 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Power Train 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Fuel System, Other 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Structure 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Visibility 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Oct 17, 2002 Air Bags 9,536 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND JERK THEN CLUNK, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACES, OTHER FAILURES INCLUDE PCM FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS FROM FULL TANK TO EMPTY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OU...

Sep 8, 2002 Suspension

THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WHICH WAS REPAIRED ONCE AT MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE AND IS NOW OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN BUT WITH MORE FREQUENCY. I AM BEING TOLD BY CHEVROLET THAT IT IS MY PROBLEM NOW AND I MAINTAIN THAT THIS IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE AND THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HE...

Sep 8, 2002 Suspension

THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WHICH WAS REPAIRED ONCE AT MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE AND IS NOW OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN BUT WITH MORE FREQUENCY. I AM BEING TOLD BY CHEVROLET THAT IT IS MY PROBLEM NOW AND I MAINTAIN THAT THIS IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE AND THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HE...

Aug 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING,VEHILCE STARTED ZIG ZAGGING, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. DRIVESHAFTAND AXLE FELL OFF.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING,VEHILCE STARTED ZIG ZAGGING, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. DRIVESHAFTAND AXLE FELL OFF.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING,VEHILCE STARTED ZIG ZAGGING, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. DRIVESHAFTAND AXLE FELL OFF.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING,VEHILCE STARTED ZIG ZAGGING, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. DRIVESHAFTAND AXLE FELL OFF.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVER.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 29,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, BEARINGS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I COMPLAINED THAT THIS WAS LOW MILES FOR BRAKES TO FAIL, THE MANAGER SAID THE BRAKES GO OUT EARLY ON THIS MODEL BECAUSE THE BACK BRAKES WERE NOT SO GOOD SINCE THE SELF ADJUSTING WAS NOT RELIABLE. I WROTE TWICE TO GM A...

Aug 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 29,000 MILES THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, BEARINGS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I COMPLAINED THAT THIS WAS LOW MILES FOR BRAKES TO FAIL, THE MANAGER SAID THE BRAKES GO OUT EARLY ON THIS MODEL BECAUSE THE BACK BRAKES WERE NOT SO GOOD SINCE THE SELF ADJUSTING WAS NOT RELIABLE. I WROTE TWICE TO GM A...

Aug 5, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR, LEFTSIDE DOOR, THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS STARTED ON FIRE. LUCKLY I WAS NEAR THE CAR WITH A FRIEND AND SAW THE RUNNING LIGHTS ON THE CAR FLASHING AND THE DOOR SWITCH ON FIRE. BY PULLING THE BATTERY CABLE OFF WE STOPPED THE FIRE. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND SWITCH W...

Aug 5, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR, LEFTSIDE DOOR, THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS STARTED ON FIRE. LUCKLY I WAS NEAR THE CAR WITH A FRIEND AND SAW THE RUNNING LIGHTS ON THE CAR FLASHING AND THE DOOR SWITCH ON FIRE. BY PULLING THE BATTERY CABLE OFF WE STOPPED THE FIRE. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND SWITCH W...

Jul 24, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *SLC *DT

Jul 24, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *SLC *DT

Jul 8, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK AT TIMES, AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AT OTHER TIMES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS AN UNSAFE PROBLEM. *SCC

Jul 8, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK AT TIMES, AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AT OTHER TIMES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS AN UNSAFE PROBLEM. *SCC

May 28, 2002 Tires Crash

ON THE WAY HOME FROM A CONFERENCE I NOTICED MY LEFT TIRE MAKING NOISE, I INSPECTED IT VISUALLY AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS, I PROCEEDED HOME AND HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE TIRE WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER TO BE RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE IDLER ARM. THIS IN TURN CAUSED ME TO HAVEA ACCIDENT WITH DAMAGE TO MY VAN...

May 28, 2002 Steering Crash

ON THE WAY HOME FROM A CONFERENCE I NOTICED MY LEFT TIRE MAKING NOISE, I INSPECTED IT VISUALLY AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS, I PROCEEDED HOME AND HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE TIRE WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER TO BE RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE IDLER ARM. THIS IN TURN CAUSED ME TO HAVEA ACCIDENT WITH DAMAGE TO MY VAN...

May 28, 2002 Tires Crash

ON THE WAY HOME FROM A CONFERENCE I NOTICED MY LEFT TIRE MAKING NOISE, I INSPECTED IT VISUALLY AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS, I PROCEEDED HOME AND HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE TIRE WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER TO BE RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE IDLER ARM. THIS IN TURN CAUSED ME TO HAVEA ACCIDENT WITH DAMAGE TO MY VAN...

May 28, 2002 Steering Crash

ON THE WAY HOME FROM A CONFERENCE I NOTICED MY LEFT TIRE MAKING NOISE, I INSPECTED IT VISUALLY AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS, I PROCEEDED HOME AND HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE TIRE WHICH I FOUND OUT LATER TO BE RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE IDLER ARM. THIS IN TURN CAUSED ME TO HAVEA ACCIDENT WITH DAMAGE TO MY VAN...

Apr 22, 2002 Seats Crash

IN REAR END ACCIDENT DRIVER SEAT FLEXED FORWARD, CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS BACK, AND NECK. *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Seats Crash

IN REAR END ACCIDENT DRIVER SEAT FLEXED FORWARD, CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS BACK, AND NECK. *AK

Apr 19, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY AND THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THE STEERING GEAR BOX REPLACED THREE TIMES ALREADY BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THE STEERING PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY OIL LIN...

Apr 19, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY AND THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THE STEERING GEAR BOX REPLACED THREE TIMES ALREADY BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THE STEERING PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY OIL LIN...

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED ROTORS ON VEHICLE HAD WARPED. HAD REPAIRED. THE ROTORS WAS WARPED AGAIN. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED THIS IS A CONTINOUS PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED ROTORS ON VEHICLE HAD WARPED. HAD REPAIRED. THE ROTORS WAS WARPED AGAIN. HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED THIS IS A CONTINOUS PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Apr 16, 2002 Tires

UNIROYAL,HIDE A WAY, T155/80D18, ON A 200, CHEVROLET, ASTRO, SPARE TIRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL.*AK.*JB

Mar 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WE HAVE CONTACTED AND EVEN WENT TO CHEVY DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS NO HELP AT ALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 30, 2002 Seat Belts

WE HAVE CONTACTED AND EVEN WENT TO CHEVY DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS NO HELP AT ALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WE HAVE CONTACTED AND EVEN WENT TO CHEVY DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS NO HELP AT ALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 30, 2002 Seat Belts

WE HAVE CONTACTED AND EVEN WENT TO CHEVY DEALER FOR BOTH PROBLEMS NO HELP AT ALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A NEARLY HEAD-ON CRASH AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 60 MPH. RELATIVE SPEED MAY HAVE BEEN LESS, BECAUSE VEHICLE WHICH THIS VAN HIT WAS SLIDING BACKWARDS IN THE SAME DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AS THE VAN. HOWEVER, CLOSING SPEED HAD TO BE SIGNIFICANT TO CAUSE IT TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND R...

Mar 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A NEARLY HEAD-ON CRASH AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 60 MPH. RELATIVE SPEED MAY HAVE BEEN LESS, BECAUSE VEHICLE WHICH THIS VAN HIT WAS SLIDING BACKWARDS IN THE SAME DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AS THE VAN. HOWEVER, CLOSING SPEED HAD TO BE SIGNIFICANT TO CAUSE IT TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND R...

Mar 20, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE LOSES BRAKES AND POWER STEERING DUE TO A PIN BREAKING IN POWER STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *TT

Mar 20, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE LOSES BRAKES AND POWER STEERING DUE TO A PIN BREAKING IN POWER STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *TT

Mar 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED ON BRAKES AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED ON BRAKES AND CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WAS IN FRONT IMPACT HEAD-N COLLISION ON 12/12/01. SPEED BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK

Jan 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WAS IN FRONT IMPACT HEAD-N COLLISION ON 12/12/01. SPEED BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Visibility

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Visibility

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Interior Lighting

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Tires

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Suspension

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Steering

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Structure

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Structure

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Equipment

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Equipment

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Visibility

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Visibility

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Interior Lighting

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Tires

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Suspension

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Steering

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Structure

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Structure

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Equipment

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Jan 22, 2002 Equipment

BRAKES HAVE BEEN SEVERLY WORN OUT*AK CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS, ARM RESTS, CONSOLE THE TRIM ON THE SEAT CUSHION HAS TORN, THERE IS WIND NOISE FROM HIGH TOP ROOF, WINDOW IS LOOSE, RADIO IS INOPERATIVE, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING, STEERING COOLUMN IS MAKING A NOISE, WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF OF B...

Nov 23, 2001 Power Train

NO REVERSE ! WHILE DRIVING, SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RT. TURN HEARD A LOUD NOISE . THE VAN THEN STARTED TO SHIFT DIFFERENTLY, LIKE THERE WASN'T A FIRST GEAR . DROVE VAN HOME PARKED IT . NEXT DAY STARTED VAN UP WENT TO SHIFT IN REVERSE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND WENT FORWARD....

Nov 23, 2001 Power Train

NO REVERSE ! WHILE DRIVING, SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RT. TURN HEARD A LOUD NOISE . THE VAN THEN STARTED TO SHIFT DIFFERENTLY, LIKE THERE WASN'T A FIRST GEAR . DROVE VAN HOME PARKED IT . NEXT DAY STARTED VAN UP WENT TO SHIFT IN REVERSE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND WENT FORWARD....

Nov 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS ON STARTING OUT, DEALER ADVISED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CARBON BUILD UP IN THROTTLE BODY AND IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL PROBLEM AND I SUSPECT A DESIGN PROBLEM, AS NO OTHER MANUFACTURE I HAVE HEARD OF HAS THIS PROBLEM, DEALER DID ADVISE THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CHEVROLET...

Nov 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS ON STARTING OUT, DEALER ADVISED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CARBON BUILD UP IN THROTTLE BODY AND IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL PROBLEM AND I SUSPECT A DESIGN PROBLEM, AS NO OTHER MANUFACTURE I HAVE HEARD OF HAS THIS PROBLEM, DEALER DID ADVISE THEY WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CHEVROLET...

Nov 5, 2001 Visibility

SIDE WINDOW SLAMMED SHUT NEARLY CATCHING MY DAUGHTERS HAND. SHE DID INJURY HER HAND.

Nov 5, 2001 Visibility

SIDE WINDOW SLAMMED SHUT NEARLY CATCHING MY DAUGHTERS HAND. SHE DID INJURY HER HAND.

Aug 26, 2001 Power Train

WILL BE CONTACTING MANUFACTER AND DEALER ON 8/27/2001. NO SAFETY DEFECT.

Aug 26, 2001 Power Train

WILL BE CONTACTING MANUFACTER AND DEALER ON 8/27/2001. NO SAFETY DEFECT.

Aug 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE OR SURGE FOWARD, WHILE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AT TIMES THE IDLE WOULD REACH A HIGH RPM THAT IT SEEMED AS IF VEHICLE WOULD GO OUT OF CONTROL.*JB

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES ROTORS WERE MACHINED, CALIPER SLIDES WERE LUBED, BRAKE PADS WERE CLEANED AND DEGLAZED, AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION ROTORS WERE FINALLY REPLACED.*JB

Aug 7, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY TERMINAL WAS CORRODED AND BROKEN, THEREFORE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATOR.*JB

Aug 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE OR SURGE FOWARD, WHILE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AT TIMES THE IDLE WOULD REACH A HIGH RPM THAT IT SEEMED AS IF VEHICLE WOULD GO OUT OF CONTROL.*JB

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES ROTORS WERE MACHINED, CALIPER SLIDES WERE LUBED, BRAKE PADS WERE CLEANED AND DEGLAZED, AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION ROTORS WERE FINALLY REPLACED.*JB

Aug 7, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES BATTERY TERMINAL WAS CORRODED AND BROKEN, THEREFORE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATOR.*JB

Aug 2, 2001 Power Train

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHIFTING HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR DUE TO PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE . *YH

Aug 2, 2001 Power Train

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHIFTING HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR DUE TO PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE . *YH

Jun 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND WENT TO PULL INTO AN INTERSECTION AND VEHICLE CHOKED OUT AND STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE, BUT IT STALLED OUT AGAIN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND WENT TO PULL INTO AN INTERSECTION AND VEHICLE CHOKED OUT AND STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE, BUT IT STALLED OUT AGAIN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD TIGTHEN ITSELF WHILE TRAVELING, AND INTERMITTENTLY UNABLE TO RELEASE SEAT BELT WHEN NEEDED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND REPLACED BELT RETRACTORS SYSTEM TWICE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT WOULD TIGTHEN ITSELF WHILE TRAVELING, AND INTERMITTENTLY UNABLE TO RELEASE SEAT BELT WHEN NEEDED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND REPLACED BELT RETRACTORS SYSTEM TWICE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, DEALER STATES PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR, HOWEVER THIS WILL BE CONSUMER'S FOURTH TIME TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE DEALER USES INJECTOR TREATMENT/CLEANER AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN (00-06-04-003). POSSIBLY ENGINE RE...

Jun 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, DEALER STATES PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR, HOWEVER THIS WILL BE CONSUMER'S FOURTH TIME TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE DEALER USES INJECTOR TREATMENT/CLEANER AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN (00-06-04-003). POSSIBLY ENGINE RE...

Jun 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, DEALER STATES PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR, HOWEVER THIS WILL BE CONSUMER'S FOURTH TIME TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE DEALER USES INJECTOR TREATMENT/CLEANER AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN (00-06-04-003). POSSIBLY ENGINE RE...

Jun 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, DEALER STATES PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR, HOWEVER THIS WILL BE CONSUMER'S FOURTH TIME TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE DEALER USES INJECTOR TREATMENT/CLEANER AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN (00-06-04-003). POSSIBLY ENGINE RE...

May 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE LUNGES/SURGES/ACCELERATES TO HIGH IDLE RANDOMLY WHILE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED DOWN. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM SINCE BY VIRTUE OF ITS RANDOM NATURE, IT HAS NOT OCCURED WHEN THEY DRIVE IT. ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER SAID ON 5/4/01 THAT HE WOULD BE DEFRAUDING CHEVROLET IF HE PUT I...

May 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE LUNGES/SURGES/ACCELERATES TO HIGH IDLE RANDOMLY WHILE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED DOWN. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM SINCE BY VIRTUE OF ITS RANDOM NATURE, IT HAS NOT OCCURED WHEN THEY DRIVE IT. ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER SAID ON 5/4/01 THAT HE WOULD BE DEFRAUDING CHEVROLET IF HE PUT I...

Apr 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE REVVS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED DOWN AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS/ ROTATED TIRES, AND HAD CONSUMER TO TEST DRIVE VEHICLE TO MAKE SURE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN WITH TWO FEET. DEALER COULDN'T GET VEHICLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS ASKED TO USE ONLY 2 BRANDS OF...

Apr 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE REVVS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED DOWN AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. DEALER HAS REPLACED ROTORS/ ROTATED TIRES, AND HAD CONSUMER TO TEST DRIVE VEHICLE TO MAKE SURE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN WITH TWO FEET. DEALER COULDN'T GET VEHICLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS ASKED TO USE ONLY 2 BRANDS OF...

Apr 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WHEN CONSUMER HAS TO APPLY BRAKE HARD, PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR AND STAY THERE. BRAKING ACTION OKAY. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WHEN CONSUMER HAS TO APPLY BRAKE HARD, PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR AND STAY THERE. BRAKING ACTION OKAY. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY AN ONCOMING AUTO TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH. THE IMPACT WAS AT 12:00. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I WAS 3 POINT BELTED AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS A CHEVROLET BERRETA 2 DOOR AUTOMOB...

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY AN ONCOMING AUTO TRAVELING AT 45 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH. THE IMPACT WAS AT 12:00. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I WAS 3 POINT BELTED AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS A CHEVROLET BERRETA 2 DOOR AUTOMOB...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60-65 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER.ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED GAS GAUGE HAD MOVED FROM A HALF TANK TO A FULL TANK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROV...

Mar 26, 2001 Fuel System, Other

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60-65 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER.ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED GAS GAUGE HAD MOVED FROM A HALF TANK TO A FULL TANK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROV...

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION BANGING WHEN GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL EVERYTINE I BROUGHT IT IN FOR A CHECK UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE TIME I BOUGHT IT. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY FAILED AT THE DATE MENTIONED. I LOST REVERSE BUT I HAD DRIVE. AS...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60-65 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER.ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED GAS GAUGE HAD MOVED FROM A HALF TANK TO A FULL TANK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROV...

Mar 26, 2001 Fuel System, Other

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60-65 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER.ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED GAS GAUGE HAD MOVED FROM A HALF TANK TO A FULL TANK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROV...

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION BANGING WHEN GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL EVERYTINE I BROUGHT IT IN FOR A CHECK UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE TIME I BOUGHT IT. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY FAILED AT THE DATE MENTIONED. I LOST REVERSE BUT I HAD DRIVE. AS...

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Seats

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Power Train

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Seats

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

02/01- DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, DEALER ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $3000;02/01 - O2 SENSOR AND SEALS FAILED; 08/00 - TRANSMISSION FAILED;03/00 WINDSHIELD LEAKS, WAS REPLACES; 03/00 REAR DOORS LEAK, WEATHERSTRIPPING REPLACED;03/00 COMPLAINED NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVING WHEN BRAKES REPLACED;VEHIC...

Mar 1, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL GO DOWN BUT MOTOR HEATS UP TRYING TO GO UP. 3 OF OUR FRIENDS HAVE SAME ISSUE. DEALER SAYS IT IS A $250 FIX. FOR A 1999 VEHICLE THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN. UTAH SAFETY INSPECTION WON'T PASS THIS OFF. IF YOU SURVEYED ASTRO OWNERS YOU WOULD FIND THE SAME ISSUE.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL GO DOWN BUT MOTOR HEATS UP TRYING TO GO UP. 3 OF OUR FRIENDS HAVE SAME ISSUE. DEALER SAYS IT IS A $250 FIX. FOR A 1999 VEHICLE THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN. UTAH SAFETY INSPECTION WON'T PASS THIS OFF. IF YOU SURVEYED ASTRO OWNERS YOU WOULD FIND THE SAME ISSUE.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR MALFUNCTIONS AND SOME TIMES ACCELERATOR WILL STICK ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER DEPRESSING IT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *YH

Jan 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR MALFUNCTIONS AND SOME TIMES ACCELERATOR WILL STICK ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER DEPRESSING IT. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Structure

WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CATCH AND FAILS TO SECURE FIRMLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHEN THE INCLINE IS GREATER, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CATCH AT ALL ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *YH

Jan 10, 2001 Structure

WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT CATCH AND FAILS TO SECURE FIRMLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHEN THE INCLINE IS GREATER, THE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT CATCH AT ALL ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *YH

Jan 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE CONSUMERS FOOT HIT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. NLM

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE CONSUMERS FOOT HIT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. NLM

Jan 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE CONSUMERS FOOT HIT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. NLM

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE CONSUMERS FOOT HIT BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. NLM

Dec 29, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT FIRST. POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PARTS & HAD THEM REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Structure

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT FIRST. POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PARTS & HAD THEM REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT FIRST. POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PARTS & HAD THEM REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT FIRST. POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PARTS & HAD THEM REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Structure

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT FIRST. POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PARTS & HAD THEM REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS DRIVING 65MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED OUT. LOST POWER STEERING & BRAKES. CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT FIRST. POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK. WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOORS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PARTS & HAD THEM REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PADS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. FRONT BRAKES/ ROTORS & WHEEL BEARING WERE ALL REPLACED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM GMC. APPARENTLY, THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. *AK SOMETHING IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH

Dec 4, 2000 Power Train

BRAKES PADS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. FRONT BRAKES/ ROTORS & WHEEL BEARING WERE ALL REPLACED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM GMC. APPARENTLY, THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. *AK SOMETHING IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PADS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. FRONT BRAKES/ ROTORS & WHEEL BEARING WERE ALL REPLACED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM GMC. APPARENTLY, THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. *AK SOMETHING IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH

Dec 4, 2000 Power Train

BRAKES PADS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. FRONT BRAKES/ ROTORS & WHEEL BEARING WERE ALL REPLACED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM GMC. APPARENTLY, THEY KNOW OF PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. *AK SOMETHING IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH

Oct 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HIM BY CROSSING OVER INTO THE MERIDIAN STRIP. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND MORE THAN ONE PERSON WAS INJURED.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE DRIVER INBOARD PAD WORN METAL TO METAL WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, MAY RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK THE OWNER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BUT THE DEALER DISAGREED. *YH

Oct 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HIM BY CROSSING OVER INTO THE MERIDIAN STRIP. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND MORE THAN ONE PERSON WAS INJURED.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE DRIVER INBOARD PAD WORN METAL TO METAL WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, MAY RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK THE OWNER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BUT THE DEALER DISAGREED. *YH

Sep 28, 2000 Steering

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF STEERING WHERE STEERING BINDS TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. HAVE TO FORCE STEERING TO COMPLETE TURNS. BRAKES ALSO INTERMITTANTLY WILL GRAB HARD WHEN COMING TO A FAST, HARD STOP. HYDRAVAC UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. DEALER CHACKED POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE PER GM TECH SUPPORT. PLAN NO...

Sep 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF STEERING WHERE STEERING BINDS TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. HAVE TO FORCE STEERING TO COMPLETE TURNS. BRAKES ALSO INTERMITTANTLY WILL GRAB HARD WHEN COMING TO A FAST, HARD STOP. HYDRAVAC UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. DEALER CHACKED POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE PER GM TECH SUPPORT. PLAN NO...

Sep 28, 2000 Steering

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF STEERING WHERE STEERING BINDS TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. HAVE TO FORCE STEERING TO COMPLETE TURNS. BRAKES ALSO INTERMITTANTLY WILL GRAB HARD WHEN COMING TO A FAST, HARD STOP. HYDRAVAC UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. DEALER CHACKED POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE PER GM TECH SUPPORT. PLAN NO...

Sep 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF STEERING WHERE STEERING BINDS TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. HAVE TO FORCE STEERING TO COMPLETE TURNS. BRAKES ALSO INTERMITTANTLY WILL GRAB HARD WHEN COMING TO A FAST, HARD STOP. HYDRAVAC UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. DEALER CHACKED POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE PER GM TECH SUPPORT. PLAN NO...

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO START NUMEROUS TIMES. SERVICE CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS; 2 BATTERIES, 2 ALTERNATORS.

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO START NUMEROUS TIMES. SERVICE CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS; 2 BATTERIES, 2 ALTERNATORS.

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO START NUMEROUS TIMES. SERVICE CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS; 2 BATTERIES, 2 ALTERNATORS.

Sep 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE FAILED TO START NUMEROUS TIMES. SERVICE CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS; 2 BATTERIES, 2 ALTERNATORS.

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF PUTTING BRAKES ON QUICKLY THEY LOCK UP AND THEN THEY STOP. BRAKES WILL GRAB/DRIFT, THEN THEY STOP. WHEN CONSUMER STOPS SLOWLY THEY WORK FINE.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF PUTTING BRAKES ON QUICKLY THEY LOCK UP AND THEN THEY STOP. BRAKES WILL GRAB/DRIFT, THEN THEY STOP. WHEN CONSUMER STOPS SLOWLY THEY WORK FINE.*AK

Aug 3, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Steering

AFTER MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN STEERING DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Aug 1, 2000 Steering

AFTER MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN STEERING DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. DEALER SAYS 'TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING', DON'T REALLY KNOW WITHOUT TEARING DOWN TRANSMISSION WHAT THE EXACT PROBLEM IS. RECOMMENDS REPLACING TRANSMISSION, DEALER IS CONTACTING GM TO SEE IF THEY WILL COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 27, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. DEALER SAYS 'TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING', DON'T REALLY KNOW WITHOUT TEARING DOWN TRANSMISSION WHAT THE EXACT PROBLEM IS. RECOMMENDS REPLACING TRANSMISSION, DEALER IS CONTACTING GM TO SEE IF THEY WILL COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE WORE EVENLY, PAPER THIN IN 8000 MILES - THIS IS ABNORMAL SINCE MY OLD ASTRO WENT MORE THAN20,000 MILES AND STILL HAD PLENTY LEFT WHEN I CHANGED THEM - BOTH WHEELS SPIN FREELY WITHOUT BINDING - MY BEST GUESS IS THAT THE BACK BRAKES MAY NOT BE GRABBING (OR THE FRONTS...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE WORE EVENLY, PAPER THIN IN 8000 MILES - THIS IS ABNORMAL SINCE MY OLD ASTRO WENT MORE THAN20,000 MILES AND STILL HAD PLENTY LEFT WHEN I CHANGED THEM - BOTH WHEELS SPIN FREELY WITHOUT BINDING - MY BEST GUESS IS THAT THE BACK BRAKES MAY NOT BE GRABBING (OR THE FRONTS...

Jun 26, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM - WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE IT WORKS NORMAL - WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL OR DRIVE TO REVERSE IT TAKES 3-5 SECONDS TO ENGAGE - THIS IS NOT EVIDENT IN THE OTHER TWO CVEVROLETS THAT I OWN (ONE HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION) - THIS IS DANGEROUS SINCE IF YOU ...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE WORE EVENLY, PAPER THIN IN 8000 MILES - THIS IS ABNORMAL SINCE MY OLD ASTRO WENT MORE THAN20,000 MILES AND STILL HAD PLENTY LEFT WHEN I CHANGED THEM - BOTH WHEELS SPIN FREELY WITHOUT BINDING - MY BEST GUESS IS THAT THE BACK BRAKES MAY NOT BE GRABBING (OR THE FRONTS...

Jun 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE WORE EVENLY, PAPER THIN IN 8000 MILES - THIS IS ABNORMAL SINCE MY OLD ASTRO WENT MORE THAN20,000 MILES AND STILL HAD PLENTY LEFT WHEN I CHANGED THEM - BOTH WHEELS SPIN FREELY WITHOUT BINDING - MY BEST GUESS IS THAT THE BACK BRAKES MAY NOT BE GRABBING (OR THE FRONTS...

Jun 26, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM - WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE IT WORKS NORMAL - WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL OR DRIVE TO REVERSE IT TAKES 3-5 SECONDS TO ENGAGE - THIS IS NOT EVIDENT IN THE OTHER TWO CVEVROLETS THAT I OWN (ONE HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION) - THIS IS DANGEROUS SINCE IF YOU ...

Jun 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STARTING POSITION IT SHAKES AND LOSES POWER. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STARTING POSITION IT SHAKES AND LOSES POWER. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH AND UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH AND UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER ATTEMPTED 6 TIMES TO FIX VEHICLE , BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER ATTEMPTED 6 TIMES TO FIX VEHICLE , BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED ON THE MIDDLE RIGHT OF CAPTAIN'S SEAT. THIS CAUSED CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT TO MOVE AND CHILD TO HIT HEAD ON THE WNDOW . CHILD WAS NOT INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Child Seat

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED ON THE MIDDLE RIGHT OF CAPTAIN'S SEAT. THIS CAUSED CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT TO MOVE AND CHILD TO HIT HEAD ON THE WNDOW . CHILD WAS NOT INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED ON THE MIDDLE RIGHT OF CAPTAIN'S SEAT. THIS CAUSED CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT TO MOVE AND CHILD TO HIT HEAD ON THE WNDOW . CHILD WAS NOT INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Child Seat

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED ON THE MIDDLE RIGHT OF CAPTAIN'S SEAT. THIS CAUSED CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT TO MOVE AND CHILD TO HIT HEAD ON THE WNDOW . CHILD WAS NOT INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH, AND STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN T VEHICLE OFF, FINALLY IT STOPPED. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH, AND STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN T VEHICLE OFF, FINALLY IT STOPPED. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, LOOSE BRAKES AND STEERING, THIS HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST 10 TIMES, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. ALSO TURN SIGNALS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, LOOSE BRAKES AND STEERING, THIS HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST 10 TIMES, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. ALSO TURN SIGNALS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, LOOSE BRAKES AND STEERING, THIS HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST 10 TIMES, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. ALSO TURN SIGNALS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, LOOSE BRAKES AND STEERING, THIS HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST 10 TIMES, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. ALSO TURN SIGNALS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, LOOSE BRAKES AND STEERING, THIS HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST 10 TIMES, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. ALSO TURN SIGNALS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, LOOSE BRAKES AND STEERING, THIS HAS HAPPENED ATLEAST 10 TIMES, HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. ALSO TURN SIGNALS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP

Feb 29, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T HAVE ANY SAFETY LOCK TO PREVENT IT FROM CLOSE UNESPECTEDLY, CAUSING MY CHILDRENS TO GET INJURED. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T HAVE ANY SAFETY LOCK TO PREVENT IT FROM CLOSE UNESPECTEDLY, CAUSING MY CHILDRENS TO GET INJURED. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CONSUMER DROVE TO A SIDE OF ROAD, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT STALLING WAS CAUSED BY A PINCHED COIL WIRE WHICH HAD TO BE REROUTED. *AK *ML

Feb 28, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CONSUMER DROVE TO A SIDE OF ROAD, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT STALLING WAS CAUSED BY A PINCHED COIL WIRE WHICH HAD TO BE REROUTED. *AK *ML

Feb 17, 2000 Suspension

HAVE REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH NOISES THAT DEALERSHIP CAN NOT LOCATE. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAVE BEEN WITHOUT VEHICLE FOR OVER 30 SPORATIC DAYS. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Suspension

HAVE REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH NOISES THAT DEALERSHIP CAN NOT LOCATE. HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND HAVE BEEN WITHOUT VEHICLE FOR OVER 30 SPORATIC DAYS. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BRAKE PEDAL WAS TOO CLOSE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BENT TO THE RIGHT, AND THE DRIVER'S FOOT BECAME LODGED UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL, PREVENTING HER FROM STOPPING THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *ML

Feb 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BRAKE PEDAL WAS TOO CLOSE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BENT TO THE RIGHT, AND THE DRIVER'S FOOT BECAME LODGED UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL, PREVENTING HER FROM STOPPING THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *ML

Feb 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

-VEHICLE STALLS @ LOW SPEEDS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS & DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE ISSUE. - REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS BEEN SERVICED MULTIPLE TIMES. *AK

Dec 26, 1999 Power Train

HAS FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, NOTICED STRONG BURNING ODOR FROM UNDER HOOD THIS MOST RECENT TIME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER HOOD WERE VIBRATING AND SMOKING. PROCEDING THAT ALL ELECTRCIALL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE HAVE FAILED INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHTS, HORN HAZARD LIGHTS, ALARM SYSTEM. TR...

Dec 26, 1999 Electrical System

HAS FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, NOTICED STRONG BURNING ODOR FROM UNDER HOOD THIS MOST RECENT TIME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER HOOD WERE VIBRATING AND SMOKING. PROCEDING THAT ALL ELECTRCIALL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE HAVE FAILED INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHTS, HORN HAZARD LIGHTS, ALARM SYSTEM. TR...

Dec 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

-VEHICLE STALLS @ LOW SPEEDS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS & DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE ISSUE. - REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS BEEN SERVICED MULTIPLE TIMES. *AK

Dec 26, 1999 Power Train

HAS FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, NOTICED STRONG BURNING ODOR FROM UNDER HOOD THIS MOST RECENT TIME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER HOOD WERE VIBRATING AND SMOKING. PROCEDING THAT ALL ELECTRCIALL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE HAVE FAILED INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHTS, HORN HAZARD LIGHTS, ALARM SYSTEM. TR...

Dec 26, 1999 Electrical System

HAS FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, NOTICED STRONG BURNING ODOR FROM UNDER HOOD THIS MOST RECENT TIME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER HOOD WERE VIBRATING AND SMOKING. PROCEDING THAT ALL ELECTRCIALL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE HAVE FAILED INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHTS, HORN HAZARD LIGHTS, ALARM SYSTEM. TR...

Dec 3, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Dec 3, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE RESULTING VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION AND SLOWS TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE RESULTING VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION AND SLOWS TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE RESULTING VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION AND SLOWS TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE RESULTING VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION AND SLOWS TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE RESULTING VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION AND SLOWS TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED. YH

Oct 29, 1999 Power Train

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE RESULTING VEHICLE LOOSES ACCELERATION AND SLOWS TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. YH

Oct 25, 1999 Power Train

THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT WHEELS ARE SPILLING QUITE A BIT OF GREASE ON THE RIMS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Power Train

THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT WHEELS ARE SPILLING QUITE A BIT OF GREASE ON THE RIMS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CARPET IS NOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR .CARPET SLIPS AND SLIDES. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CARPET IS NOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR .CARPET SLIPS AND SLIDES. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Wheels Crash

DEFECTS LISTED AS AWD AND TRANSFER CASE MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE EXPERIENCED FROM THE FIRST 300 MILES AND ON (UPON SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING A "CLUNK" WAS HEARD AND FELT FROM THE FRONT END ALSO WHEN CORNERING THE VEHICLE "LURCHED/WHEELS GRABBED" LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 4WD. IN JULY IMMEDIATLY A...

Sep 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

DEFECTS LISTED AS AWD AND TRANSFER CASE MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE EXPERIENCED FROM THE FIRST 300 MILES AND ON (UPON SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING A "CLUNK" WAS HEARD AND FELT FROM THE FRONT END ALSO WHEN CORNERING THE VEHICLE "LURCHED/WHEELS GRABBED" LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 4WD. IN JULY IMMEDIATLY A...

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train Crash

DEFECTS LISTED AS AWD AND TRANSFER CASE MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE EXPERIENCED FROM THE FIRST 300 MILES AND ON (UPON SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING A "CLUNK" WAS HEARD AND FELT FROM THE FRONT END ALSO WHEN CORNERING THE VEHICLE "LURCHED/WHEELS GRABBED" LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 4WD. IN JULY IMMEDIATLY A...

Sep 30, 1999 Wheels Crash

DEFECTS LISTED AS AWD AND TRANSFER CASE MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE EXPERIENCED FROM THE FIRST 300 MILES AND ON (UPON SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING A "CLUNK" WAS HEARD AND FELT FROM THE FRONT END ALSO WHEN CORNERING THE VEHICLE "LURCHED/WHEELS GRABBED" LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 4WD. IN JULY IMMEDIATLY A...

Sep 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

DEFECTS LISTED AS AWD AND TRANSFER CASE MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE EXPERIENCED FROM THE FIRST 300 MILES AND ON (UPON SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING A "CLUNK" WAS HEARD AND FELT FROM THE FRONT END ALSO WHEN CORNERING THE VEHICLE "LURCHED/WHEELS GRABBED" LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 4WD. IN JULY IMMEDIATLY A...

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train Crash

DEFECTS LISTED AS AWD AND TRANSFER CASE MAY BE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE EXPERIENCED FROM THE FIRST 300 MILES AND ON (UPON SLOWING DOWN OR ACCELERATING A "CLUNK" WAS HEARD AND FELT FROM THE FRONT END ALSO WHEN CORNERING THE VEHICLE "LURCHED/WHEELS GRABBED" LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 4WD. IN JULY IMMEDIATLY A...

Sep 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUOUSLY MOVES UNDER BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS, CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION WHEN IT OCCURS. BELIEVED THIS IS A SAFETY FACTOR WHICH SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BY NHTSA. MANUFACTURER OF THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOTIFIED .*AK

Sep 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

FLOOR MAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUOUSLY MOVES UNDER BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS, CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION WHEN IT OCCURS. BELIEVED THIS IS A SAFETY FACTOR WHICH SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BY NHTSA. MANUFACTURER OF THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOTIFIED .*AK

Sep 22, 1999 Structure

THE L SHAPE METAL BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE VAN, IS AN INCH ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S HEAD. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT PROBLEM. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 22, 1999 Structure

THE L SHAPE METAL BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE VAN, IS AN INCH ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S HEAD. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT PROBLEM. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE MISFIRES AND RUNS POORLY SETTING OFF THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT. THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON IN ASTRO VANS AND I SHOULD NOT USE CHEVRON GAS. I THOUGHT THIS WAS STRANGE ADVICE BECAUSE I NEVER USED THAN BRAND OF GAS. I HAD A RECORD OFF ALL THE B...

Sep 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE MISFIRES AND RUNS POORLY SETTING OFF THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT. THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON IN ASTRO VANS AND I SHOULD NOT USE CHEVRON GAS. I THOUGHT THIS WAS STRANGE ADVICE BECAUSE I NEVER USED THAN BRAND OF GAS. I HAD A RECORD OFF ALL THE B...

Sep 15, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 60 TO 75 MPH. HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON (3) DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. *YC

Sep 15, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 60 TO 75 MPH. HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON (3) DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. *YC

Aug 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING A MODERATE BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT SIDE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS DUE TO YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING TO KEEP FROM PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Aug 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING A MODERATE BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT SIDE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS DUE TO YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING TO KEEP FROM PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

LEASED VEHICLE. REAR CARGO DOOR HINGE AND LATCH SLIPPED OFF AND OPENED TOTALLY TO 180 DEGREES. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT IT WAS AN ERROR IN DESIGN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

LEASED VEHICLE. REAR CARGO DOOR HINGE AND LATCH SLIPPED OFF AND OPENED TOTALLY TO 180 DEGREES. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT IT WAS AN ERROR IN DESIGN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL WAS SET TOO HIGH , AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL WAS SET TOO HIGH , AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Equipment

COMPACT DISC PLAYER CEASED TO WORK WITHIN 1 WEEK OF PURCHASE. DEALER REPLACED UNIT.

Jun 16, 1999 Equipment

COMPACT DISC PLAYER CEASED TO WORK WITHIN 1 WEEK OF PURCHASE. DEALER REPLACED UNIT.

Jun 15, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF PURCHASE. BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO DEALER AND DEALER SAID HE REPLACED UNIT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT, AND I AM SCHEDULED TO BRING IN VEHICLE TO HAVE UNIT REPLACED. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF PURCHASE. BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO DEALER AND DEALER SAID HE REPLACED UNIT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT, AND I AM SCHEDULED TO BRING IN VEHICLE TO HAVE UNIT REPLACED. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Power Train

WHENEVER DRIVING VEHICLE AND PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Power Train

WHENEVER DRIVING VEHICLE AND PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

May 10, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUALLY FAILURES WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM (8 POWER STEERING PUMPS, 2 GEAR BOXES, 2 POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINES REPLACED), DAMAGE TO SERPENTINE BELT FROM FLUID LEAKAGE ON ONE OCCASION. MJS

May 10, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SENDING UNIT. MJS

May 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE HYDRO-BOOSTER FAILED. MJS

May 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. MJS

May 10, 1999 Power Train

AXLE SEAL FAILED RESULTING LEAKAGE. MJS

May 10, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER VENT REPLACED. MJS

May 10, 1999 Steering

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUALLY FAILURES WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM (8 POWER STEERING PUMPS, 2 GEAR BOXES, 2 POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINES REPLACED), DAMAGE TO SERPENTINE BELT FROM FLUID LEAKAGE ON ONE OCCASION. MJS

May 10, 1999 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SENDING UNIT. MJS

May 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE HYDRO-BOOSTER FAILED. MJS

May 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. MJS

May 10, 1999 Power Train

AXLE SEAL FAILED RESULTING LEAKAGE. MJS

May 10, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER VENT REPLACED. MJS

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VAN SHUTS DOWN,WITHOUT WARNING, ANYWHERE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP TWICE SINCE PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 5, 1998, THE REAR HEATING STOPPED WORKING JAN-22-1999. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Visibility

THIS VAN SHUTS DOWN,WITHOUT WARNING, ANYWHERE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP TWICE SINCE PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 5, 1998, THE REAR HEATING STOPPED WORKING JAN-22-1999. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VAN SHUTS DOWN,WITHOUT WARNING, ANYWHERE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP TWICE SINCE PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 5, 1998, THE REAR HEATING STOPPED WORKING JAN-22-1999. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Visibility

THIS VAN SHUTS DOWN,WITHOUT WARNING, ANYWHERE, HAS BEEN IN SHOP TWICE SINCE PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 5, 1998, THE REAR HEATING STOPPED WORKING JAN-22-1999. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Wheels

WHEN WATER IS ON THE WHEELS THE WATER GETS TRAPPED INSIDE OF THE WHEEL. IF THE WATER FREEZES, THE WHEELS WILL BE UNBALANCED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Nov 17, 1998 Wheels

WHEN WATER IS ON THE WHEELS THE WATER GETS TRAPPED INSIDE OF THE WHEEL. IF THE WATER FREEZES, THE WHEELS WILL BE UNBALANCED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML