1997 CHEVROLET Astro

Back door handle broke can not open.driver door handle broke can not open from outside.driver window moter broke.Air conditioning stoped working.

Paint is craking under the clear coat which is especially evident on the roof and hood. Paint is cracking all over the vehicle. I take good care of this van and keep it in the garage when at home. It is waxed and kept clean but still the paint cracks. General Motors should pay to have my van repainted as it is so new and this kind of defect I never seen with any vehicle I owned prior.

On 08/15/2001 (milage 60,273)the #4 injector failed the diagnostic test. Chevrolet cleaned it up (and said they replaced it) & I went home. On 9/20/2002 (milage 78,315)the same problem happened with the #3 injector & they did the same job. I asked if they could replace all the injectors at the same time. They said they can only replace them as the “Service Engine Soon” light comes on. On 4/21/03 (milage 87,514) they cleaned the fuel injectors when I took it to get a tune-up. These injector cleanings were covered under warrenty & paid by Chevrolet. I have had many repairs under 100,000 miles on this vehicle. I am very dissatisfied with Chevrolet & I will not buy or recomment a Chevrolet to anyone else.

My late model 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicle has about 83,000 miles now. It is beginning to have a issue with the steering. At about 40-45 MPH on turns the power steering hangs up for a moment, like a slight jerking in the steering. I am going to take it to a dealer to have it checked out. I see GM is recalling 824,000 1996-98 sedans with a similiar problem. Are there any complaints/reports with 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe’s experiencing the same steering problem?Thanks you,Irene Faria

I took my van in and they replaced the transmission. When I picked it up, the front right headlamp cover was gone. They stated that the van came in that way. In the morning when I left my garage to drop off my van, the headlamp cover was on it. If that were true (and I don\\\’t know how it can be), then they should have informed me when they called to give me the estimate for the transmission. If I rented a vehicle and brought it back with damage, I would be responsible for that damage if it had not been noted up front.

I have repaired all of the major systems on my Astro, which is expensive and irritating, but more troubling is that I have never received any recall or service notice from GM / Chevy on my Astro.

I BOUGHT THIS VAN FROM NINTH AVENUE AUTO HERE IN CALGARY ON JULY 17/04. NOW I DON’T KNOW IF THEY THINK THAT JUST BECAUSE IT IS A SECOND HAND VEHICLE THAT SO WHAT IF THIS AND THAT WON’T WORK O WELL??? MY GAS GAUGE WAS’NT WORKING HAD TO FIGHT LIKE CRAZY TO GET IT FIXED. DONE.. TOLD THEM ABOUT THE AIR NOT WORKING RIGHT PRETTY WELL SAID O WELL??? TOLD THEM ABOUT BULBS GONE IN THE RADIO AND IN THE REAR HEATER FAN AND IN THE REAR HEATER SWITCH TO. PRETTY WELL SAID BULBS BURN OUT AND THAT WAS IT.WELL ALL OF THIS WAS GONE BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. I THINK IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED BEFORE IT WAS SOLD. AUTO CHECK SAID EVERYTHING WAS OK????

4.3L V6 CPI OHV 12V: Coolant went bad created a clay like goo in the cooling system at about 80,000 on 100000 GM coolant. Now having problems with overheating they said it needed an egr valve for 450. Installed, a water pump at 400. Installed a cat converter at 700. And water manifold gaskets at 750. It still gets hot and hammers when it shifts and acts like its going to stall when I told the service manager at the dealer I thought the b torque converter was locking premature he told me that wouldn

1997 chevrolet astro. consumer states several issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the odometer light went out while driving and the air condtioner compressor failed. the vehicle would cut off in the midst of driving, which made controlling the vehicle difficult. *jb

The consumer's 1987 and 1997 chevrolet astro vans had faulty engine's.***no answer required***. *mr the power windows failed, the driver's seat came loose, the rear door hatch broke and the transmission failed due to the torque converter slipping and valve body wear (90000 miles). *nm

Hatchback hydraulic lifters have failed twice. dealer has inspected vehicle. please provide additional information.*ak

The hydraulic cylinders on the back window are broken, and cause the window to slam down. dealer says the vehicle needs new shock absorbers to repair this. *ak *ml

Rear hatch support rod failed. *yc

Rear door shocks failed. mjs

Rear hatch strut rod failed resulting in hatch falling on consumers head.

Hatchback falls down due to failure of the support rod.

On 4 november 2013, i purchased 4 goodyear wrangler sr-a tires from the sears auto store at 3000 town east mall in mesquite, tx. approximately three weeks later and less than 300 miles on the tires, the left rear tires completely came a part while driving on lbj freeway westbound in dallas, tx. my approximately speed was between 55-65 mph. has there been any problems with this tire brand and identification number? *tr

I bought 4 goodyear wrangler sr-a tires from the sears auto store at 3000 town east mall on 4 november 2013 at approximately 11:50am. the tire description: p2 235\70r15. three weeks later on about 13 december 2013 the left rear tire completely came a part while driving on lbj freeway westbound at highway 75. my speed was between 60-64 mph. just three weeks on the road and less than 300 miles on the tires. has there been any incidents with this tire? have there been any recalls on this tire? *tr

1997 chevrolet astrovan with electrical door locks. pulled into sheetz gas and go and went to open the drivers door and it did not open. tried to push the manual inside door lock but it was totally frozen and would not actuate. next tried electrical door lock switch. no response on drivers door but there was weak sound from passenger door lock solenoid. it was as if on the passenger side it was suffering from insufficient voltage. crawled out of passenger seat and got out of car. ' took ignition key and inserted it into drivers door lock. key would turn to lock (felt the detent of the ) and back to neutral... key would not turn to unlock position ...would move a little and then freeze. i did not try harder to turn as i felt there was a very good chance the key would break and leave me stranded 40 miles from home... no backup ignition key. ignition key works the door locks in this model. went to ntstb web site and searched for other people with same type problem. no luck. went to google and did same search chevrolet astrovan door won't open and got a number of complaints that had not reached ntstb.. chevrolet has to know about this problem. if this model has flip up steering wheel, this would not be the problem it is. it is very difficult for older and larger problem to climb out of the bucket seat as the steering wheel traps your legs whereas a bench seat you simply slide sideways. this is an entrapment issue!!!!!! will see dealer in hour. *tr

Just before stopping at an intersection the brake pedal lifted slightly. there was a moaning sound from under the hood on the driver's side and the van drifted into the crosswalk ( lost braking ). i threw it into reverse to stop. after replacing the brake master cylinder, hydro booster, power steering pump and gear and hoses, the problem persisted. i finally found someone with the same problem on an on-line forum who suggested disabling the abs by pulling the fuse. problem immediately went away when anti -lock brake was disabled. *tr

I own a 1997 chevy astro van with 151k miles. sunday, the power steering pump went out. when it did so, the brakes turned mushy with little braking power. we were lucky as we had just come down a steep driveway. if they had failed then our choices would have been to run into the back of a car if we could have turned, run into a group of people and then continued down a steep hill into brush and forest with likely casualties. luckily, we had just started up to leave and noticed the problem. we shut down and the local chevy dealership was able to obtain a part. however, the service writer told us that to this day, many chevy vans and trucks have the same system where the power steering pump acts as a booster pump for the braking system. that lack of independence between the two systems is an engineering error and should be corrected. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro. while changing one of the tires the contact noticed that the cable which holds the spare tire underneath the vehicle was severely corroded. while the contact was performing his owns repair to replace the cable, it fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro minivan. the contact was driving at very low speeds when the anti brake system failed, causing increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications. the contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number id: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) but the contact was advised by the dealer that his vehicle as not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileage was approximately 346,000.

1997 chevrolet astro. consumer states several issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the odometer light went out while driving and the air condtioner compressor failed. the vehicle would cut off in the midst of driving, which made controlling the vehicle difficult. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro van. while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. the contact stated the odometer and other unknown lights on the dashboard failed. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and advised the contact there was a computer failure in the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed by two additional mechanics which advised the contact of the same failure. the contact had not informed the dealer or the manufacturer. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were not available. updated 07/26/10. *lj updated 08/06/10*jb

I own a 1997 chevy astro van custom. the rear seatbelts do not work in the back benchseat. they haven't worked since we bought the vehicle we have fought and fought to get this issue fixed. the go in with a screwdriver and pop it and say it's ok. it"s not ok> kids sit back there. or at least they are supposed to. i can't allow anyone to use those seats. i am afraid to get some from the junkyard and for 30,000. i should have working seatbelts. *tr

Highway traffic suddenly slowed due to an accident ahead. the steel brake line to the rear brakes failed due to excessive rust during an emergency stop on highway. the front brakes were able to safely stop the vehicle with no contact with any other vehicles. steering was also very difficult during the stop possibly due to abs action, but no wheel lock ever occurred. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro. the contact stated that the abs works intermittently while driving approximately 10 mph. when approaching a stop, the brakes would not apply and she almost rear ended another vehicle. this has been a persistent failure ever since she purchased the vehicle. the dealer repaired the brakes at the cost of $125, but the failure persists. the dealer stated that there was no brake failure. the contact stated that in order for the brakes to work, she has to slam her foot on the brake pedal, but this solution is not always guaranteed. the current mileage was 50,800 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 01-10-08. *kb the consumer stated grossman chevrolet repaired the chevy van again on nov. 30, 2007 at the cost of $979. the consumer further stated in 2005 she rear ended a vehicle at 5mph because vehicle would not stop while applying the brakes. the dealer stated right front hub assembly was replaced, repaired front cover gasket, replaced front pinion, and replaced serpentine belt. updated 12/31/07 *tr

Auxiliary air conditionr (a/c) rear switch failed/ melted/ smoked. this was the second time in 4 years. went to the junk yard, and found thet 5 of 5 astro vans with this type switch also were melted/burned. no appearent defect with rear blower motor that would pull excessive amps. *ak

Vehicle involved 1997 chevrolet astro 1. seat recliner was being used when the handle broke off. the seat remained in the position established when the handle broke. started driving the van and suddenly the seat back went completely flat. the driver was able to hang on to the steering wheel and maintain control of the vehicle although the vehicle did wander into the left lane during the incident. 2. i investigated the failure and found the plastic handle was intact, however the metal pivot piece that engages the serrated locking plate failed. this pivot piece also contains the torsion spring that locks the plate when the handle is not being actuated. the design is not intrinsicly safe in that the locking plate is pushed upward by the spring to secure the seat. as long as there is pressure on the seat the mechanism will stay engaged. without a load on the seat, the locking plate can drop free due to gravity and the seat will recline backward to the full flat position. examination of the pivot piece appears to show a crack started where the spring is secured and the crack propogated through the piece due to fatique and vibration until failure occurred. 3. the seat was locked into a permanent position using high strength fasteners and existing holes in the seat frame. additionally, the locking plate was engaged and also pinned into place to further secure the seat. the reclining feature of the seat is no longer functional. i retained the broken adjustment handle with pivot piece.

Dt: owner took the dealer, ann davids was the manager, the dealer denies any problem. the first day, owner notices a dust under hood, then noticed the wires were burnt underhood and under car.took car back to dealer, and everything was apparently okay. owner tried cruise control to check the vehicle, when cruise control was on, vehilce accelerated unintentionally, then owner pulled off and put the car in neutral. when in neutral, the vehilce started to rev. then a big bang, and smoke was coming out of the exausht. after vehicle cooled, he shut off the cruise control, and checked the accelerator, then started the car again. the accelerator stuck again, when this happened, the driver would put it neutral. car was taken by tow truck to the dealership. the manager reports all if fixed, but no cruise control. 450 dollars for new cruise control.

1997 astro van. fuel tank always reads full. running out of gas in traffic can be very dangerous. i know of others with same vehicle who had this same problem. called gm and opened trouble ticket. they said no recalls or bullitens are open for this problem. fuel level sensor on fuel pump is bad.

Anti-lock brake failure as described in recent articles for gm model year 2000 and later. near collisions with vehicles and property at low speeds. problem is still not corrected, anti-lock brake system temporarily disabled to make vehicle safe to drive.

The consumer's 1987 and 1997 chevrolet astro vans had faulty engine's.***no answer required***. *mr the power windows failed, the driver's seat came loose, the rear door hatch broke and the transmission failed due to the torque converter slipping and valve body wear (90000 miles). *nm

Dt: while turning a corner and pressing the accelerator it became stuck causing the vehicle accelerate faster. the consumer pumped the gas pedal which made the vehicle go faster. the consumer then placed her other foot on the brake pedal which made the rear tires spin. the consumer had to place the transmission in neutral and remove the key from the ignition before the vehicle stopped. triple a was afraid to tow the vehicle due to acceleration issue but finally decided to tow it to dealer. dealer was willing to repair under an extended warranty. gmc would offered no assistance. *nm

Concerns regarding safety recall notices involving 1997 chevrolet astro van.*mr the consumer received the first recall notice on march 1,2003, then consumer had the recall work performed on april 15,2003 and the consumer has been receiving recall notices for the same problem ever since and the problem has been resolved. *jb

Both front power windows motors have failed to function.*ak

While parking for 15 minutes vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. owner put out the fire with an fire extinguisher. *ak

While driving 70 mph vehicle commenced to lose speed. vehicle would not accelerate more then 20-25 mph. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, who informed consumer that the oxygen sensor/ egr valve, and the catalytic converter malfunctioned. *ak the consumer stated that the oxygen sensor/ egr valve, and the catalytic converter melted down. the engine light was on. *tc

Within months of purchase, on april, 2003, the power windows failed to open. then the cd player would not eject the cd's. the intermediate levels of the windshield wipers no longer worked by that winter. the battery has been replaced twice due to it discharging, i have jumped the van and placed the batteries on chargers, only to be dead again after a test drive. i have replaced the connectors as well in hopes that was the problem but to no avail. now the rear heater does not work. *jb

Fuel gauge reads full all the time. i realize that it is not as important as other things. this happened about 3 months after the warrenty ran out. this is a common problem with gm vechicals and not with just the astro vans. when i called the dealer they said that people normaly just use there trip odometer. the reason i was given was that it was a $500 fix. i know 5 other people that have or had this same problem. most just get by until they get rid of the vechical.*ak

All of the passenger side wheel nuts stripped while the consumer was driving. the vehicle was towed and the manufacturer was contacted. the manufacturer stated no complaints of that particular problem had been reported. *jb *nm

After purchasing tires and placing them on the vehicle. the right rear tire blew out from the inside. next the vehicle started to buckle, the left front tire blew out. the consumer drove to a tire shop and the other two tires are defective. *jb

Brake problems on 1997 chevrolet astro van. *mr the consumer stated that more brake work was needed. the brakes had rusted and needed to be turned, the a/c was not blowing cold and there was a heating concern. *sc the rear axle seals and differential gaskets were leaking.. *jb

Tensioner belt on my 1997 chevrolet astro van continues to make chirping sounds especially after it rains. tensioner belt has been changed 4 times and alleviates the problem temporarily.*ak

While driving accelerator cable shredded. the second time the guides broke and the vehicle accelerated up to 90 mph. the brakes were smoking. the consumer applied pressure to slow the vehicle down. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and reported incident to chevrolet. *ak *sc

Paint is peeling and cracking on my 1997 chevrolet astro. while under warrenty the roof was repainted. soon it started to crack but dealer would not help. as a owner of several gm vehicles i feel my van should be repainted for free since this is a known defect of gm. all i am asking for is for gm to pay to have my van fully repainted. thank you and look forward to hearing from you. anthony o. hooper. *ak

Car began to idle very high then began to drive itself. brakes had to be used at all times during operation of vehicle until vehicle was brought to mechanic.*ak

My van is a 1997 astro and it has some serious transmission problems after going 30-40 miles and stoping at a light it jerks real hard and feels like i was hit in the back i have took it 3 times to get fixed and it still does it the service ingine light comes on when it starts doing it no one seems to know wheat wrong they just keep takeing my money and telling me its fixed when its no if some one could tell me what the problem is i would be very happy the fuel pump went out 900.00$ the driver window motor went out the idler arms have had to be replaced brakes keep wearing down ...please some one contact me.*ak

While driving in a rainstorm the vehicle windshield wipers fail without warning. the cause was unknown. *nm

While driving in a rainstorm the vehicle windshield wipers failed without warning. the cause is unknown. please provide any additional information. *nm

While driving at 70 mph accelerator pedal sticks intermittently. *ak

The consumer noticed that the fuel indicator read full when the fuel tank level was low. *ak

Windshield wiper motor found defective.*mr the wiper motor has been replaced twice. the consumer believes there is a definite problem with the wiper motors. *ph *nm

While driving 70 mph rear end failed, and the consumer was unable to shift gears. consumer was able to drive home with no problem. dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved. *ak

Window motors stopped working on both sides.*ak

Door handle on rear door has broken. *nlm

Consumer states when air conditoner is set on maximum air comes out of defroster instead of all the other air ducks. it's intermittent.*ak

While driving 30 mph accelerator pedal stuck and then vehicle accelerated to 40 mph. consumer shut off ignition to stop vehicle. mechanic determined a plate inside throttle body had two rivets that came loose and got stuck.*ak

While driving 60-62 mph rear driver side tire experienced tread separation. 4 tires were replaced on 07-02-03. *ak

Electric window controls on my 1997 chevrolet astro van have started working intermittently. started happening right after i had a dealership repair the windshield wiper controls pursuant to gm recall. mostly occurs after window is down, and switch will not operate to roll window up. if i wait a minute, the switch will work, but will only roll window up an inch or two at a time before it stops working again. *nlm

The line that runs from the accumulator and connects to the rear evaporator, compression suction, discharge junction block and condenser sits against the bell housing of the transmission. due to vibration it has worn a hole in the line causing the refrigerant to leak at a rapid rate. it appears to be a design flaw. i have had a mechanic and a heating/cooling system technician look at it with the same results. it is an ongoing process of charging the system every 3 to 4 days which is time consuming and expensive. *nlm

Power window motor (passenger side) is inoperable. replaced power window motor on driver side 12/02. second motor to fail in six month period. *ak

My wipers on my 1997 astro van stop working during use which is of course is very dangerous. after reading some of the other peoples problems it is apparent that this is a known problem with this vehicle.. why wont gm do anything about it? does someone need to die? *nlm

My problem is that i have a 1997 chevrolet astro van with 63,005 miles on it and the main bearings failed. i took it my local dealer for a oil pressure drop, and they informed me that the bearings were bad. after some investigating on the internet i have found that chevrolet may have been aware of a problem with the bearings, having issued a tsb[87-61-22]. now that a new engine has been installed at my cost of $4600, i am looking for some help or information on how to recoup some or all of the cost. i have had all possible maintenance done and all recall work done since 1997. chevrolet has informed me that some recall work was not done, but my dealer records show it has been done.*ak

While driving at low a speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and brakes.this was caused by the steel rod shaft breaking in the power steering pump. the mechanic stated the hydro boost system had malfunctioned. *jb

The transmission failed, due to a defect with the gear bearing. *jb

The power windows failed to roll up or down, the problem was repaired 3 times. *jb the vehicle was under warranty and remained experiencing the same problem(s) eventhough fixed by dealer. scc

The engine raced at full throttle which caused the vehicle not to stop when the brakes were applied, the dealer stated the fuel pressure regulator had malfunctioned. *jb

The vehicle has a problem with developing a condition where the throttle pedal sticks. high pedal effort is required to over come this condition but this practice is unsafe because the result is a rapid acceleration or lurch when the pedal becomes unstuck . problem is chronic as it has to be addressed at least annually by cleaning the internals of throttle body. the cleaning is successful in removing the problem initially, but the condition always recurs after about a year (10,000 miles) of driving. although cleaning the throttle body on a regular basis is a recommended maintenance item. *jb

The pedal positions and drivers foot room on my 1997 chevrolet astro contributed to an accident. i was turning left into a driveway which i could see was iced over. i was driving less than 5 mph and braking when i entered the driveway and felt the anti-lock brakes begin to function. the brake pedal immediately dropped down and the van no longer decelerated. in fact the van accelerated the harder i stood on the brake pedal at which point i realized my right foot was pressing the accelerator as well as the brake. as i tried to move my right foot further left my size 12 right shoe got tangled with my size 12 left shoe in the drivers foot well. by the time i correctly positioned my feet and was able to press exclusively on the very small brake pedal the van crashed into the garage, penetrating the door and coming to a stop as it met the resistance of the vehicle parked in the garage. it happened so fast at first i felt like an idiot for having an accident until i analyzed the chain of events. i discovered the way i normally position my feet, out stretched in the foot well is unsafe. i noticed when i apply the brake with the ball of my right foot during normal stops the overall width of my shoe hovers over the accelerator pedal. this is normally of no consequence because the brake pedal hits bottom above the height of where the accelerator pedal rests during non-abs stops. however when the pedal drops down during abs assist the foot room is too tight. this requires me to rest my left foot leg bent on the left wheel well. although this is uncomfortable for me i believe i will need to drive this way for safety purposes. short of gm reengineering this poor design, adult men need to be made aware of this potential while driving these vans. there are a lot of astros and gmc safaris on the road. i can't believe i am the only person who has had this problem. *jb

The left rear firestone tire i purchased at montgomery wards lost the tread while driving and caused me to swerve across the road a number of times before getting the van under control. *nlm

I have a 1997 astro, in the past 8 months the driver side window motor, windshield wiper motor and transmission have all been replaced. the transmission was replaced with 54,202 miles on it, which started giving us problems at about 53,000 miles. the dealership replaced both idler arms at 25,680 miles. had seat belt chime fixed (recall), driver seat feels loose when stopping dealership claims to have tightened it, still feels loose. the van has always idled rough took it in 3 times for that and can't seem to fix that. sliding door rattle they tried to fix that also still rattles. the gas pedal sticks when i take off or when i go in reverse which makes it impossible to take off smoothly. i had an astro and a safari in the past and never had as many problems as i had with this one. *jb

The windshield wipers on my chevy astro van does not work every so often. i will be driving down the road and want to use them, and they just don't work. to get them to work, i have to pull off the side of the road, shut off my vehicle and turn it back on. i complained to the dealership about this a couple of years ago and they told me that unless it stops altogether, they would not be able to locate the problem. well, now i have 90,000 miles on this van and it's a 5 1/2 year old vehicle (1997). last week 3/7/03, i received a notice of this problem from chevy. chevy will fix this problem if the vehicle has less than 70,000 miles on it. that leave me out of the picture. i don't think that is right, considering that i tried to do something about it years ago.*jb

My wife was driving our 97 chevy astro van about 40mph when she attempted to stop. the van was not stopping so she pushed the brake pedal as hard as she could. just as it was about to stop at the stop sign it lurched forward into the intersection. the van continued through the intersection at a high rate of speed (luckily there was no other cars coming). she tried to stop again now noticing that the engine was racing. she turned off the car and put it into park. we then had the van towed to the dealer we bought it at. they looked at it and said the fuel pressure regulator went out and was pouring raw fuel into the motor. it was occuring at such a high rate that it sucked a part of the throttle body into the motor. we still don't have our van back or do we know the extent of the damages (they have to pull the heads off to find the part that got sucked in). i am glad i am writing this just worrying about a few thousand dollars i am out and not telling you how my wife and two kids were killed. i calld general motors to complain and they made a case (#1-73278300) and said that if they got enough complaints this could turn into a recall at which time they would reimburse us. the service manager at the dealer said he has seen cases in which parts were sucke into the engine 3 or 4 times. my question is how many people need to get hurt or killed for gm to think this is a safety problem? my family got lucky in that they were just on a residential street, but as you can see it could have been much worse. also i don't think i should have to be liable for my whole engine being in jeopardy from one relatively cheap part going bad. i am compaining about a potential deadly problem that i feel is a design flaw. how many others have experienced the same as my family or worse? how many people have to die for gm to recognise this serious problem?

The windshield wipers on my 1997 chevrolet astro van work intermittently. sometimes they quit working, sometimes they work constantly while on the intermittent setting. this can be dangerous if they quit working while driving in inclement weather.*jb

Windshield wiper stops in vertical position when it wants to, occasionally does not stop when switched off, operates at regular speed when in the intermittent positions.*jb

*ohio traffic crash report* consumer smelled smoke and immediately pulled to the side. the engine had caught on fire which resulted in damage to the windshield and engine. *jg *jb

Unable to open the hatchback from inside of vehicle due to hatchback not having a release button. dealer notified. *ts..*ak

Sidewall failure. two tires within 2 months. tread depth worn to (3 readings taken across width of tread) .220, .240, .240 tire description firestone fr440 p225/70r15 100s m + 5 dot hyuu 4fa s/n (??) 140 (this number is molded into all three remaining tires) mounted on 1997 chevrolet astrovan 96,000 miles the first tire that failed was left in pieces all over freeway. the second tire failed while sitting in garage. i attempted repair of 2nd tire and was told sidewall had delaminated and could not be repaired. i have kept this tire for anyone to look at who wishes to. i can get police report confirming that i had tire failure on interstate because i required police assistance to keep from being "run over" while putting on spare tire. willis clark e-mail [email protected]

Fuel gauge stopped working. air conditioner and transmission broke.

Upon applying the brakes, without notice warning or indication, brakes completely failed. the power steering quit working at the same time.

Windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer was afraid of running into the back of the vehicle or crashing into the gaurd rail. it was raining heavily when the windshield wipers just stopped. consumer could only see the tail lights of the other vehicle. *jg

Electrical system is failing. module is burning out, and causing electrical system to stop functioning. this auto has been in repair shop several times, and each time no one could figure out where the shorthappened so it could be repaired. consumer is afraid vehicle will catch on fire and burn, just like a vehicle owned by a friend. *ak

Drivers seat belt buckle attachment has faulty webbing that will causes buckle to pull free. please describe details.*jb

While driving at any speed catalytic converter will rattle making a loud noise. dealer notified.*ak

While driving at 68mph and with no warning vehicle started to vibrate, causing it to rollover. dealer notified.*ak *dt

When vehicle is in park on a hill, couple of hours later vehicle will move four car lengths. cause unknownn. please provide any further information.*ak

Brake pedal locked up, and they were unable to press down on brake pedal. this could have causde an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*aki

Vehicle keeps dying on road. mechanic cannot find the cause. also, sometimes vehicle does not start at all. consumer can be riding along and vehicle cuts off, causing consumer to shift neutral or drift to the side, and get it restarted.*ak

Without warning windshield wipers stopped working while driving.*ak dealer states although he has seen a number of similar cases, there is no recall or factory / dealer assistance available. *tt

Vehicle cut off while driving at 45 mph. vehicle towed to a repair shop. informed consumer of a fuel pump failure. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. feeel free to provide any further information.*ak

While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud pop from front end, then, driver's side dropped onto front wheel. dealer determined torsion bar had broken.*ak

Vehicle is not getting enough gas while driving. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak

Consumer states that brakes are leaking fluid while driving.*jb

When pulling off from a stop there is a delay in acceleration, the gas pedal will be really hard to press then it will unexpectedly release, causing vehicle to jump forward. consumer feels this is very dangerous, and can possibly hit someone. *ak *yh

While driving vehicle suddenly pulled to the left, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. dealer has inspected vehicle. please provide additional information.*ak

Anti-lock brake failure. *ak

When t brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle. please provide additional information.*ak

Intermittently at slow speeds or when turning in any direction and applying the brakes, the vehicle loses steering control and binds up. twice the power steering pump was replaced. the problem has exsisted for 6 months and is progressing. the dealer has been notified. nlm *tt

Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable due a malfunction within windshield wiper motor, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

Rotors rusted from brake hub. when consumer was traveling on highway vehicle veered into another of traffic lane. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact also mentioned that the failure occurred numerous times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

Power window on passenger side has failed. vehicle has been through 2 new batteries since we purchased it 6 months ago. seems to be draining batteries and we are not sure why. we put battery on recharger overnight, but within hours of taking itoff the charger, the battery is drained while the car is not running.*jb

Windshield wipers come on intermittently. dealership is aware of problem. *ak *yh

Power windows in driver's and front passenger's doors have failed on separate occasions. dealership has made repairs for both incidents. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

Both windshield wipers fail to operate intermittently, resulting in reduced visibility during inclement weather. dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

Hatchback hydraulic lifters have failed twice. dealer has inspected vehicle. please provide additional information.*ak

Windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer's repair shop numerous times for same problem. dealer was unable to remedy problem.please provide further details.*ak

Windshield wipers work only intermittently in warm weather.*ak

Consumer released emergency brake and started driving. after a few minutes, he noticed that park brake light was still on. stopped vehicle, and lifted pedal off floor to get light to go off. dealer said cable had snapped.*ak

Vehicle would wander across road while driving at 45 or more mph. left side suspension was replaced with lower control arm by dealer, and problem still reoccurring.*ak side sliding door rattles, consumer states this is annoying. *slc

Intermittently accelerator pedal will lock up/stick when applying pedal to go. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring.*ak *slc

While driving 45 mph front end locked up without prior warning. no accident.*ak

While traveling 30-40mph applied brakes to stop and had no brakes, pedal was hard and resisted, did not hit anything, lost all power steering however, engine still running, had to shut down vehicle and restart it. contacted dealership, but no solution was found. *ak *yh

While traveling at highway speed of 70 mph with speed control engaged vehicle would not disengage speed control when applying brake pedal. instead, it continued to accelerate. driver was able to to shift into neutral, pull vehicle over , and turn off ignition switch. vehicle taken to dealer for insepection. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

Recall #01v123000/ manufacturer's recall 00v023000; got recall and took vehicle to dealer. also, dealer could not accomodate consumer in a reasonable time. consumer had to wait 1 hour for a 15 minute job.*ak

Transmission slammed into gear after accelerating and shifted into next gear. after, slamming into next gear , vehicle shook violently. dealer stated vehicle was built with a inadequate transmission to hamdle weight of vehicle. manufacturer dd not plan to solve problem.*ak

Automatic transmission failure. transmission has been replaced approximately four times because of failure to operate. after last replacement, dealership overfilled the transmission fluid, causing excessive leaking. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

After driving for an extended period of time transmission would shift violently through lower gears. dealership continued to inform consumer that a tsb (technical service bulletin) would be released for this problem. however, transmission failed, and needed to be replaced. *ak *slc

While pulling into a parking lot at approximately 5 mph front passenger air bag suddenly deployed, causing minor injuries to his 10 year old son, burns on legs and busted lip from contact with air bag - also, ringing of ears from deployment. insurance company and manufacturer are currently investigating this issue. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

Fuel guage did not register correct levels of fuel which caused vehicle to unexpectedly run out of fuel. please give any further details. *ak

Fuel pump is creating a humming noise. consumer has taken vehicle to dealership, and had fuel pump replaced. replaced fuel pump is making same noise. *ak the original fuel pump was replaced because the gas guage stoped working. *yh

While driving gas pedal went down, and driver had no control engine just revved, and she had to put vehicle in park before it would stop.*ak

During cold weather brakes will lock up, causing vehicle to slide on snow or ice. no accident to report. *ak

While driving battery light came on. problem was due to 'belt tensioner breaking. consumer was driving at approximately 10 - 15 mph. please provide any additional information. *ak

Automatic restraint retractors caught on fire. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak

Driver's side rear window will not stay open, clips that should hold it up are blocked by material, window slams shut when going over a bump. transmission went out at 45000 miles. *ak oil leak, dealer ordered axle output shaft seal and crankshaft sensor. electric fuel pump replaced due to vehicle cutting and would crank, but would not star. oil pressure gauge erratic, dealer replaced oil pressure sender. front brakes and pads were replaced, rotors were resurfaced. consumer states there is play in the steering, dealer replaced both idler arms and reset toe in. power door locks inoperable, dealer replaced power door lock switch. power window inoperable, dealer replaced power window switch. shifter was hard to move, dealer replaced shift cable. gas pedal binds at times, dealer ordered throttle cable and replaced accelerator cable. driver seta seems loose when braking, dealer ordered driver seat track assembly and replaced driver seat adjuster. pcm fuse kept blowing out, dealer removed engine cover and traced wire harness, repaired shorted harness at the rear of the transmission. *slc

Vehicle caught on fire at seat belt buckle. dealer / manufacturer notified, and repirs were being made at dealer shop. feel free to provide any further deatails on this matter . *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. manufacturer has been notified.*ak

Power steering pump shaft breaks without any indication that a malfunction has occurred which results in loss of power steering and brake control. *ak

While vehicle was being driven fuel pump malfunctioned, causing vehicle to completely shutdown. please give any further details.*ak

Power boost has gone out 3 times. power steering and power brakes malfunctioned. *ak

While traveling and without any indication vehicle lost first gear then fourth gear was lost. *ak finally the reverse gear failed. *yh

Consumer's sliding door got stuck. then after she got it opened, could not open it again. *ak

Vehicle is leaking anti freeze between the head gasket and the engine due to defective casting.*ak tires were showing heal and toe wearing. dealer offered to prorated tires but customer declined. *yh

Every thousand miles, service light comes on and vehicle runs very rough, jets have been cleaned 4 times on the engine. dealer was blaming it on chevron gas. chevron has sent a letter stating it was the poppet valve. delaer changed all 6 poppet valves and cleaned the fuel intake system, and it worked for 5 months. problem has come up again. *slc

While backing out of parking space & was trying to turn steering wheel and power module went out. was depressing brake pedal & vehicle had no brakes. vehicle towed to dealer. was informed by mechanic that sterring & abs brakes were connected to one another. when one failed, both of them were out.*ak

Transmission replaced 3 times. transmission would keep vehicle from going into reverse or start slipping into different gears. dealer has rebuild the transmission each time. the parts could be defective. *ak

Was coming to a stop light & started to apply brakes, and brake pedal went to the floor. had no brakes. did not hit anything. had vehicle towed to dealer. mechanic indicated that egr valve was opened due to carbon built up. brake problem could be repaired, but could also reappear.*ak

While driving about 70 mph engine was making noise. power steering and power brakes were affected.technician said that problem was with idler pulley and tension pulley.*ak after explosion like sound under the hood, the tensioner pulley disintegrated causing loss of power steering and power brakes. *yh

Intermittently vehicle will lose power and stop in traffic. dealer cannot determine cause. also, consumer noticed a white pasty fungus growing which is eating through the metal and carpet.*ak

While driving on local road , traveling 40-45mph, two vehicles up and ahead were crossing the intersection. consumer realizing that there were cameras and light turned yellow, slammed on the brakes, and a pickup truck behind rearended her. consumer applied brakes, and they failed. also, upon impact, neither airbag deployed. *ak

Driver's side power window motor failed. driver could not roll down or up the window. *ak *ml

Engine has been cutting off excessively, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. dealer can't find the problem. *ak

While traveling at 20 mph and depressing brake pedal, vehicle went into extended stopping distance and lost control. please provide further informartion. *ak

While driving about 40 mph struck another vehicle in a frontal collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak *ml

While traveling at highway speed of 60 mph or more vehicle lurched forward twice. also, fuel gauge moved from full to emtpy and continued to move back and forth. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that the fuel tank sender unit has melted down, and could have started a fire in the tank. *ak

Seat on the driver's side broke away from frame. this caused the seat to rock back and forth. dealer was notified about the problem. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information. *ak

Upon driving out of a parking lot, there was no braking or steering ablility. driver had no control of the van and could hardly stop. dealership has been notified about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. please provide any furhter information. *ak

Vehicle would be running rough & would shake. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic the jets on engine were plugged up. this was caused by the gasoline & could be repaired.

Driving on the highway while raining windshield wipers stopped working. contacted dealer. they work periodically now.*ak

Consumer was traveling five mph on a side street and brakes and power steering completly stopped. no prior warning at all. consumer stated that he had just got back from a traveling trip eight hundred miles. *ak

Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. feel free to provide further details. *ak

When coming to a complete stop right front wheels make a very loud noise. also, vehicle severely pulls to the right. cause unknown. *ak

Abs brakes seem to kick in at low speeds. can feel the brake pedal pulsating. would make loud noises when brakes are applied. on its own the abs brakes would engage & then disengage. problem is intermittent & cannot be duplicated. have taken vehicle to dealership & mechanic has test driven vehicle to apply brakes, but the problem was never solved. *ak

Consumer took vehicle in for front brake repairs & found out that the rear axle seals failed. rear brakes had to be replaced due to this problem. service advisor told consumer this was not common for this vehicle. *ak *ml

Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. there is a recall for the 1994-1996 astros, but not for the 1997, which has the same problem. please provide further information. *ak

Vehicle was hit on driver's side while driving 40mph, and then ran head-on into a brick wall. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. also, left rear seat belt disengaged, leaving occupant unprotected during crash. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Defective fuel injector plug needs to be cleaned every 15,000 for which the manufacturer has an extended warranty. this may cause a crash. please provide further information. *ak

Intermittently seat belt restraints become inoperable. the restraints will not latch into the buckle. vehicle has been repaired and buckles replaced several times. but, problem still exists. *ak

Gas pedal stuck, causing vehicle to surge forward. dealer has been contacted. transmission also went out. *ml

Everytime the sliding door is opened it falls off the track. dealer has tried to correct this problem six times over the last 2 years. please provide any further information. *ak

Gear indicator gets stuck when shifting from park to drive, it makes a loud thumbing noise. *ak

While moving from a stopped position the car made a loud noise and the steering went completely out. dealer has vehicle currently. *ak

Windshield wipers malfunctioned, which could have caused visual difficulty, and result in a crash. there is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to vin. please provide further information. *ak

While parked air conditioner exploded. dealer has been notified. please provide further details. *ak

The latches on the left hand passenger's window: door hinge will not lock over center. this causes the window to slam shut when other vehicles are passing by. the problem has been reported to the dealership. the dealer has not been able to corrected. *ak

The gas indicator fails to register the correct fuel left in vehicle. owner ran out of gas due to defective indicator. the door hinges on the dutch doors allow doors to swing wide. took vehicle to mechanic to repair hinges, but the fuel indicator could not be fixed. *ak *ml

Windshield wipers are working intermentently ,they come on sometimes when needed and other times not at all. *ak

When applying th egas pedal after a stop, brakes locked up on the passenger front tire. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Was traveling 40mph when another vehicle cut in front & had no tail lights. applied brakes to avoid hitting vehicle. had pumped brakes, but vehicle had slid & rearended the other vehicle due to lack of brakes. upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy. *ak

Fuel gauge reading is incorrect. reading constantly indicates a full tank, even when tank is almost empty. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. please provide any further details. *ak

While backing out of a driveway at 10 mph consumer lost power steering and brake control. consumer had to pump the brakes until vehicle came to a stop. *ml

While driving at 45 mph applied brakes, no brakes, frontal impact occurred and neither airbag deployed. dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. condition of vehicle not determined. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak

Transmission got stuck ,causing brakes to be inoperative while driving down a hill. *ak

Windshield wipers are working intermittently. *ak

Had front brakes repaired due to excessive wear. 1 pair of brakes shoes out of 4 is wearing out each time. at 17000miles, brakes shoes are wearing out again & need to be replaced. dealer is refusing to repair again due to being out of warranty. is happening to left front brakes only. *ak

While driving down the expressway for about 10 minutes at 65mph, exiting off and coming to a complete stop, and when taking off again vehicle automatically shifts from first to second gear .consumer contacted dealer. *ak

Power window module went out, and there was a fire. the consumer put the fire out.*ak

While dirivng 25 mph had a frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. please provide further information. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a head-on collsion at 55 mph. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. manufacturer was e-mailed. *ak. consumer was informed by chevrolet dealership that unless the vehicle is hit just right the airbags will not deploy.*jb

Ignition switch shorted out while consumer was driving, causing the driver's compartment to be full of smoke. consumer had to pull to the side of the road. dealer has been contacted. *ak

When driving at 30 mph and applying brakes vehicle is pulling to the right. dealer made adjustment's on the brakes, and replaced the brake holes. vehicle has been in and out of the repair shop time after time for repairs on the braks, and the dealer can't determine the problems. *ak

Rear seat belt on the passenger's middle side seat isn't working. *ak

The rollers on the sliding door is making the door to drop, not allowing the door to close properly, and it will not lock. *ak

Vehicle would not steer, and brakes would not work. towed to dealer, and stated the power steering pump, that controls the hydraulic boost for the brakes failed which led to the problem. repairwork done with a replacement pump, which was identical to the original pump. provide further information. *ak

Accelerator cable wire started to unwined and got stuck in the sleeve around the cable ,causing the accelerator to be wide open. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Gas guage does not function at all. owner can't tell if there is any gas in the vehicle. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Vehicle is equipped with lift: wheel/ tow apparatus. upon installing the tow apparatus instrument panel went out while driving, which could cause visual diffculty and result in a crash. please provide further information and vin#. *ak

Side windows that push out do not stay out while driving. they will shut due to the pressure of the wind. dealer has been contacted. *ak

When applying the gas pedal the vehicle lurched forward which may cause an accident. took to dealer, told it was a normal maintenance problem that could be repaired at owner's expense. *ak *ml

When driving 50mph or above the vehicle vibrates as if the tires are not balanced,cause unknown. dealer cannot idenitfy the problem. *ak.et.

When driving vehicle the shaft on the power steering pump broke. vehicle had no steering control / power brakes. the shaft went into the power steering pump. there was no warning. took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic that a weakness had occurred in the shaft. *ak

This vehicle has an electrical problem that causes the whole electricale system to shut down, including headslights/signal lights/speedometer/windows/locks, and the brake lights. dealer has been contacted. *ak

The hydraulic cylinders on the back window are broken, and cause the window to slam down. dealer says the vehicle needs new shock absorbers to repair this. *ak *ml

When driving the vehicle and taking off, pushed the accelerator it stopped with a kink in it, then pressed a little more, it lurched to get past that point. dealer contacted and stated they will remedy the problem by spraying the thhrottle. *ak

Vehicle has an ongoing stalling problem. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on nine occasions, and the problem cannot be found for repair. *ak *ml

Consumer was driving on normal road condition at 30 mph, when vehicle hit an unseen pothole, causing both air bags to deploy. dealer inspected the vehicle and informed consumer that it was a normal condition for the air bags to deploy. *ak

They're having trouble keeping the truck under control. when stepping on the brake pedal the truck tends to swerve. also if taking hands off of the steering wheel for a second the truck will swerve from side to side. *ak

While traveling the vehicle would shut down without indcatons. dealer was contacted. please provide further details. *ak

The rear middle seatback spring is out of the seat cover which may injure the occupant. dealer placed a cover over spring, but the spring cuts through the patch. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak

General tires p215-75-r-15, experience excessive wear of the tread on the inside and outside of the tire every 6,000 miles. nothing left, no tread left, highway travelling and around town. dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. they will replace the tires, attempted to order, still on backorder. *ak

While applying the brakes the vehicle started accelerating, causing an accident. please provide further information. *ak

Consumer was driving at 25 mph on a wet road conditions when another vehicle approached and there was a head-on collision. consumer's air bags did not deploy. dealer was notified and informed consumer that the vehicle was not hit properly. also consumer will send in copies of pictures taken of accident.538136 dup 0f 825414; posted on 09-07-1999. *ak

Consumer was driving at 35 mph when he smelled smoke, and pulled over to exit. the doors and windows would not open. consumer hit the glass with his shoulder and hand to get out, but then he had to break the glass to exit. notice light coming from the tires on the driver's side, and then saw that the vehicle was on fire. fire department came out to put out the fire. contacted the dealer to fix the vehicle. *ak

Wife was driving when vehicle caught on fire. was told of this by a passing motorist- driver was traveling about 75mph. *ak

While driving power steering went out, causing loss of brakes. possible booster failure. *ak *jb

When the vehicle dies out there is no stopping abilitiy, when driving at 30mph vehicle dies, no steering capability, no notification or warning. dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

The transmission constantly slips, and it feels like someone is running into the back of the vehicle, causing it the lurch forward. *ak

While driving the van the driver was turning the steering wheel and the steering locked up, causing the driver problems turning the vehicle. this happens only when the driver is trying to make a turn. *ak

When driving the vehicle it would drift to the right. dealer says that this is the way it is designed. *ak

There is a leak in the power steering gear box. fluid is bypassing an o-ring seal, causing leakage. the dealer has been notified. *ak

While driving (60) mph driver experienced a blow out on the rear passenger's tire. the rim and tire will be replaced. *ak

Steering: sitting still ,turned vehicle on , pushed on brake, steering wheel turned part way then it would lock. when releasing the brake, it will steer fine. spoke with dealer and was told it was a general defect with the all wheel drives. *ak

Second stage manufacturer tiara motorcoach has a dual retracting system in last rear seat on each side. buckle comes way above shooulder which somehow allows occupant to lean forward even with brakes applied. please describe details. *ak

While driving, the serpentine belt broke, causing the vehicle to lose brakes and power steering. please describe details. *ak

Differential in transfer case locked up while driving, vehicle skidded to holt, could have caused an accident. according to dealer, apparently, fluid leaked out of transfer case. reported by tom nitz, company employee, he will include vin. *ak

The screws that hold the luggage rack side rails were omitted from the vehicle when manufactured. dealer attempted to repair, still not corrected. *ak

Slowed down for traffic on interstate; vehicle stopped; semi rearended vehicle #2 & that vehicle rearended astro, causing driver's seat to collapse backwards; view was obstructed; took to mechanic & noticed bolts sheared off & pulled out of threads; have parts. *ak *slc

When driving and a big truck passes the astro and the rear side quarter window shut all by itself, when the window is opened the lock on the window is adjusted so that the window could stay open. but for some reason when something heavy winded comes by like a big truck, the window would shut without any notice. the owner states that there are children that sit back in the rear of the astro, and that this is dangerous for the window to shut like this. *ak

Dealer has no knowledge of the safety belt webbing recall. 97v057000. *ak

Dealer has no information on the safety belt webbing recall. 97v057000. please describe details. *ak

Engine check light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. dealer has reset the computer, and also replaced the fuel injectors which did not remedy the problem. please give any further details. *ak

When applying the abs brakes there is extended stopping distance, and also the power steering gives out. *ak

While driving vehicle about 20-25 mph the power steering completely went out and there was no braking ability. driver was able to stop vehicle by putting gear in park. power steering power was replaced. *ak

Fuel pump system is not working properly.* et

The power window motors failed.* et

Gas pedal sticks to the floor. * et

Bar for steering failed.* et

The gas gauge failed. * et

Stereo units failed. * et

Brake pads failed.* et

False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags while vehicle was parked.*ak

After driving for 20-40 minutes, the transmission will shift very hard from first to second gear. we have reported this to the dealer and am told that it would cost $1800.00 + to replace the transmission. we have had 3 transmission shops look at this problem and run diagnostics and tune up on the transmission. the problem still exists. we have been dealing with this aggravating situation the last two years, spoken with many people in the repair business and no one seems to be able to pinpoint the exact problem. they only want to "look" at the problem and collect more money, which we have done on 3 seperate occasions. all to no avail. problem still exists.*ak

Power windows have failed 3 times. mr

My mini van always starts shaking when brakes are applied i went through six time fixing problem , i put new discs drums shoe pads shocks alignment rebalance everything we could do i'am very disaapointed at chevrolet for their vehicle performance i even put a new gear box, the fuel gage does'nt work they told at croppers chevrolet in nogales az.i need to replace the fuel pump they could not fix the gage i am so dissapointed i bought a toyota and as soon as i can i'll trade this vehicle . one thing i learned is go with an import vehicle.*ak

I have had a number of problems with this vehicle: both the left and right power windor motors; replace the key remote, both idler arms,front brake pad at 37,000 miles, serpentime belt, power steering pump - replaced twice, had to fix oil cooler lines twice, replaced distributor/rotor; replaced lower gasket due to intake manifold leak, and fuel pump modual. all of this was done before my car had 57,000 miles. the dealer has been very fair and repaired at low or now cost. i have had two trips shortened due to breakdowns and have spent over $1,500 on repairs not covered under warrenty or by the dealer. this is in addition to normal maintenance (oil and filter,four new tires,and transmission fluid and filter). i am concerned as to "what is next" and when the dealer when no longer be able to fix these problems at low cost to me.*ak

Vehicle suddenly accelerates beyod 60 mph unexpectedly. dealer calls it safety problem, but will not work on an intermittent problem. *ak

Upon removal of defective fuel pump assy contained within the gas tank the fuel pump ground wire had melted and shorted to the positive lead to the fuel gauge sender. it seems to me that if the wiring inside the gas tank is not housed in sometype of protective assy to prevent such failures it would not only be a faulty design but pose a very serious safety issue. fortunately excessive heat or sparks did not occur due to this failure. had there been enough heat or sparking from the shorted wiring, most likely there would have been a resulting fire and/or explosion. i am also concerned on how such failures resulting in a fire and/or explosion could ever be determined since the evidence of poor design would most likely be destroyed by fire and/or explosion. have there been many unexplained fires or explosions on this model vehicle? i do hope someone will contact me on this issue!*ak

The transmission was replaced due to it missing 1st and going right into 2nd gear.front end of vehicle shakes at 40 mph. had tires replaced and alignment done. interior light stay s on unless manual override is turned off.brakes make noises when you come to a stop or you are stopping slowly. engine light comes on all the time brought to mechanic every time to get analyzed.

My wife and daughter were in the vehicle. my wife was driving. suddenly, the accelerator stuck in an open position. close to home and uncertain what to do, my wife was able to get in our driveway at home. the new rear brakes installed a week before were ruined. i had mechanic replace them and a rear brake cylinder also. the stress apparently caused the cylinder to start leaking. my mechanic also investigated the throttle problem. a factory wiring harness strap had broken and flipped around into the throttle linkage. fortunately, no one was injured. we live in a rural area and traffic was not very heavy. my engine on the other hand is not so fortunate. it seems that it ran at too high an rpm for too long. it has developed a severe engine knock. gm does not seem very interested in hearing about my safety concerns and appeal for repair compensation.*ak

Throttle freezes. must press extremely hard to move. causes vehicle to jump. estimated cost to repair $700 + labor cost.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

After leaving a 4-lane interstate section of highway 19 in west virginia, and arriving onto a section with stoplights, the driver noticed a clunking noise while the transmission was shifting from 1st to 2nd. this occurred at multiple lights. during the occurence, the van would also lurch during the shift. we stopped at a rest area, and after allowing the van to sit for about 20 minutes, we restarted. the problem was not apparent when we left the rest area, but about 2 miles down the road, the "service engine" light came on. we drove to the nearest major city to find a dealer to look at the problem. once we found an open dealer who could download the diagnostics, he informed us that the code indicated transmission slippage. he reset the code, and the van shifted fine. we continued to our destination without problems, and took the van to a dealer the following day. they studied the van, and determined that the valve body had failed, just out of warranty, of course. we spent $1100+ to have the valve body repaired.

Please send me frontal impact stats and side impact stats if available--how does this car rate????no afety defect listed. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Brakes and steering failed simultaneously, resulting in a crash. gmc knows about the problem and will not fix it until enough people die. my family was almost killed. anyone who has had a family member hurt or killed in a gm van should sue gmc. *ak

Coolant line rubbed up against the engine block and wore a hole in it. the new line has been redesigned to avoid the contact. the windshield wipers intermittently stops and has happened at least 15 times. the fuel gauge stopped working, reads full for 20 minutes then slowly comes down, dealer replaced the tank gauge

Chronic engine knock that is normal. *ak

There is a 1/2" metal shaft that goes into the pump that sheared off. i was making a hard right turn from a dead stop when the shaft snapped although i didn't know what had happened at the time. i only heard a noise but didn't know what it was at the time.. i lost the ability to steer and brake. i didn't know the brakes were gone until i began traveling down a hill and tried to slow down. the steering was very stiff and unresponsive. i was forced to slam the gearshift into park while traveling 35mph & using the emergency brake to stop. the pump cost $300 to replace but we have transmission damage as well with the repair bill still unknown. we had the vehicle towed.*ak

Driven van about 30 miles stopped and when we started to take off van lurched foreward with aloud bang only does this between 1st and 2nd gears. when transmission is cold does not do this only when hot. *ak

Transmission shifts hard from first to second gear when i get off of the highway,feels like someone rearended me. gas guage always registers full.grinding noise from right rear tire,sounds like the rear axle,had brakes checked by dealer they are fine.maybe i should of bought a ford. *ak

Cracks developed in the frame hoilding the side door which started rattling and if unchecked could have resulted in the loss of a door in traffic. chevrolet dealer that sold this vehicle new and has maintained it for 60,000 miles of warranty says this is not covered under sorkmanship or poor engineering. this is a safety hazard since the door weighs approx 100 pounds and the loos of it on a highway at high speed could be extremely dangerous.*ak

After driving on interstate for awhile, the transmission shifted very harshly when pulling away from a toll booth sending my wife's and children's heads back sharply against their seats. the dealer says it will need to be rebuilt. independent transmission shops state that this is a common problem with gmc transmissions and that it will eventually cease to function, possibly stranding the people in the van. after acknowledging this in several service bulletins, the gm garage still says that gm is not responsible for the repair cost of approx $2000. *ak

It was very dangerous, imagine driving at 65 mph on a hwy without brake and steering control. i was lucky it went out on me while in the driveway. *ak

Transmission shifts very rough,feels like being hit from behind. is now leaking fluid. *ak

My feeling on this vehicle is as follows: this is a relitively new astro van, being only 4 years old, i wouldn't have expected to have to absorb the cost of a rebuilt trasmission already. after speaking with our trasmissions specialist, he advised we contact someone regarding this van. the problem with the trasmission was caused by 2 torque bearings that exploded within the transmission, thus causing the damage. he let me know that this is not a normal occurance in this vehicle, there had to be a flaw. torque bearings just do not "explode." the cost to remedy, what i feel is a manufacture defect, has caused a hardship for my family. i would appreciate any help with this matter.*ak

While stopped i was rear ended, front end of my car is destroyed. air bag should have deployed. *ak

Was on my way to work just dropped my 2 small children offf not even 5 min ago - was driving down rt 97 towards annapolis going about 60 - 65 mph when traffic started to get a little heavy i needed to apply my brake and it didnt work i then noticed the van was speeding up all by itself i checked the cruise controll and it wasnt on the van kept speeding up i was in heavy traffic - i turned my flashers on and did everything i could i finally managed to get this van to the shoulder i had my foot pressing down as hard as i could ( at this point my body was lifted from the seat i was pressing the break so hard i was still going 45-50 mph ) luckilly after 10 ? min of this and many near death experiences i finally got slowed down enough to throw it into park the engine was so loud i thought it was going to take off out of park i immediately turned the key off - i was lucky my kids werent there and i wasnt driving in a residentilal area i could have been killed or evn worse several others someone needs to check tis out immediatlet y the dealership has fixed this a t a cost of 950.00 and i haver reported it to chevy - however someone needs to be held accountable this part just broke??? no warning no nothing just all the sudden decided it wanted to kill me. *ak

The van went from 60 mph to 85mph all by itself as if cruise was on but it wasnt the throttle just broke no warning no nothing the engine idled so high the brakes wouldnt work it took 10 min to get this thing to stop my brake was pushed to the floor and i was still going 45 mph it was lucky i was not in a residential area with traffic signals it was also lucky my 2 small children were not in the vehicle please look into this complain immediately. *ak

I contacted chevrolet and they said that they had recalled 1995 and 1996 models for this problem. i know of two other vans that are the same model as mine, and they are having problems with their wipers also. i believe this is a manufacturing defect. this is a safety problem because you don't know when these wipers will stop!*ak

Switch for rear ac/heat burned and smoked when i turned it on. premier motor coach installed it. this is the second failure in this vehicle. last summer, it didn't blow any air. i spoke with premeir as the latest motor lasted 13000 miles. had i put the heat on and left the car, a fire would have started. i would like to know where else i can turn to. premier could care less. they are located at 205 complex dr, lakeland florida 33801. they obviously have a defective product and do not back it up for safety. my car was smoking and burning until i turned the switch off. i can not use it until it is replace, at my expense, not premier. i am furious that my family and i were subjected to a dangerous product. premeir motor coach states they have never had any failure and blame the dealer. the dealer has been fair. i would like to also issue a consumer complaint with all necessary agencies. any suggestions. i do believe this product would have started a very dangerous situation. please help me and other. *ak

No summary listed fro above vehicle. *ak

Additonal failure dates / mi: 8-11-99 @20544 mi., 12-2-99 @ 21932 mi., 6-30-00 @24992mi, 10-13-00 @26737 mi., as you can see the problem repetes at about every 2000 - 2500 miles. chevy says its a problem with the gas blends in ca & ny only? if this is true then why are they not having problems with all of there engines? the injection ports are defective and they refuse to fix repalce them. instead they bring the van in for a "injector cleaning" per chevy bulletin. the engine runs so rough it shakes the whole van! the fuel injector design is defective and needs to be fixed/recalled!

Power steering failed while driving 5 mph and then the power brakes did not work. car was towed to dealer. dealer reported power steering pump went and offered 50% assistance program to pay for the repair. dealer also advised that the alignment was severely out and would also need to replace all four tires. when dealer went to do alignment, he now informs us that the steering components are bad: pitman arm, 2 inner tie rods, and 2 idler arms. dealer claims this is due to lack of maintenance, i.e. greasing. this is the second alignment we have had to have done on this van (4/98 first alignment and replaced four tires at that time also. had the van for 11 months??) we feel that steering components have been defective from the beginning thus requiring two alignments and two new sets of tires in 40 months. i called gm chevrolet customer service 1-800-222-1020 and they report no recurring problems with the power steering pump. i will call about steering components. *ak

I am writing this letter because chevrolet and general motors are producing vehicles that have mechanical defects that are life threatening and are covering up the problem. the basic problem is with the brakes of the chevrolet astro van. shortly after i purchased the van i noticed the van began pulling or steering off to the left upon braking. it was very slight at first but as time went on the problem became more acute. i took the van into the dealer for service because of the pulling when breaking problem. (little did i know then that this would be a long succession of visits for the same problem.) when i explained the problem with the van pulling when breaking, one of the writers behind the desk stated that "those vans have a history of pulling" and there were a lot of things they could do to elevate the problem. since then i have had the van in at least 7 times (confirmed dealer receipts) for the pulling problem. the reason i am not completely sure is because the dealer did not always include the pulling problem as one of the problems they worked on. the dealer kept reassuring me that there were additional tech notices they could employ to fix the problem. however, the last time i took the van in for the problem they told me the did all they could do. i then called the gm customer support line to report the problem. the person in turn then called the dealer to verify the problem. the dealer did verify the problem but then told the person on the customer support line that it was the custome'rs bad driving habits that were causing the problem. now i am 54 years old and have been driving since i was 16 and never encountered this type of a problem. the last van i had just before for this one was a ford aerostar which is a very similar type van and i never experienced this type of a problem. the gm customer service line then told me that as far as they were concerned it was my fault that the van was pulling when i was breaking. they also stated that

Very fast idle, intrmittent, will accellerate vehicle beyond 60 mph with no gas pedal. carried vehicle data recorder for 3 weeks, recorded 4 events. dealer claims normal fast idle during deceleration as emission feature. my question, accel beyond 60mph with no pedal is not emission control, it is un-safe. it requires brakes to maintain 50mph on flat ground when the intermittent problem kicks in. i have had 3 years of dealer excuses, as they do not want to spend the money to fix even under extended 100.000 mile waranty. they claim to not know what to do as there is no engine check light or stored codes. this has caused several driving concern incidents and 2 very close calls when it decides to kick in.*ak

Hasn't been anything more than a nuisiance so far, but we believe it could be a safety issue. the gas pedal sticks, especially right after starting the engine. starting off in a controllable manner is almost impossible. reliable chevrolet in tulsa replaced the throttle body assembly once under warranty at about 40,000 miles, and now the problem is starting again. as the problem gets worse, it starts to happen more often, i.e. even after the van has been running for a while instead of just after starting. the gas pedal just sticks when the throttle is closed. it takes quite a bit of pressure to unstick it, and when it finally moves, it opens the throttle more than intended, and the van starts off in leaps and spurts instead of gradually and gracefully.

Automatic transmission roughly shifts between 1st and 2nd gear. dealer replaced transmission at cost of $1823.99. *ak

Chevrolet doesn't care about using cheap parts- after warranty they say trade it in .numerous things wrong with van and have talked to chevrolet many times. can't use back door of van, run out of gas, knobs fall of interior devices, asked chevy to help since 37,000 and problems still happening as i go, can't afford to fix and can't afford to trade. another nice shove it job by chevrolet they don't stand by their prduct and their product is not safe please respond. *ak

1st problem: when transmission gets hot- particularly after if driven in low gear .engine check light comes on and transmission slams from 1st gear into 2nd gear, then from 2nd gear into 3rd gear. feels like vehicle has been hit from the rear. problem stops when vehicle cools down. dealer says only fix is to replace transmission. has seen many other astros with same problem. 2nd problem: since filing orginal complaint # 516354 have gone to binding arbitration with chevrolet. chevrolet admitted to defective fuel tank that causes it to move. arbitrator order chevrolet to fix. chevrolet refused because it will require redesign of fuel tank. arbitrator has no power to order redesign. *ak

I am told by the local dealer that the transmissions in the astros are being replaced almost on a daily basis. i was told by the dealer that it is "poor engineering" that is why they have changed the transmission in the 2000 models. i would like to know how many complaints you have had on the transmissions and at what point in time do they make a recall. please feel free to contact me. the chevy customer service line could not help me at all!!!!!

Upon ma state inspection the 2 front idler arms were found to be completely gone "typical of blazers and astros" they said. independant garage found that the arms were extremely worn for this milage. also the front disk rotors are worn past the point of safty, and a deteration of the cooling and support fins is noted, this seems odd as the rotor pads show typical and even wear for the milage. the rotors are evenly worn, but excessivly deep cut. at 15000 miles the pedal went completely to the floor at a stop sign, ok on second pump, never occured again. i have heard of this and i am always cautious. breaks sometimes act oddly but work ok. i still feel great about chev vans though my arm rest fell off ?

Occurance 1) engine stopped without warning while approcahing an intersection. the resulting loss of power caused a severe control problem with the van. the reason for the failure was the fuel guage read 3/4 and the van ran out of fuel. occurance 2) the fuel guage has totally stopped functioning, after topping off and proceeding onto highway i drove for 1/2 hour at 65, a sudden slam occured 2 or three times, appeared to be the engine cutting in and out, slowed to 55 and continued for 150 miles without further incident. occurance 3) vehicle has no fuel guage, i am told it's out of warranty, even if full the vehicle seem to loose control momentarally, as if to loose power.

As you can see, i have had numerous problems with this van. the dealer nor chevrolet have offered any assistance saying that after 36,000 miles they are not responsible. obviously, there is something wrong with this car. i am a single mom and i cannot pay my car payment plus repairs every month. i cannot trade it in because i owe too much on it. if i turn it in, i do not have credit to buy another car. can you assist me in any way? no safety defect listed. *ak

Fast engine idle, intermittant, high ambient temp. no "chk eng" or "stored codes" van will intermittantly accellerate to 45 to 62 mph with no pedal. several near accidents. frequently must use brakes or low gear to hold 45-55 mph dealers make excuse over warranty while admiting it is a safety problem, but no real interest from several levels of mgmt. 3 yr problem, dealer serv has only seen malfunction once with computer tool pluged in but said "no problem indicated" while seeing the fast idle. can i get an incident number to take to the dealer?

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Steering & brakes went out at the same time. they are both assisted by the power steering pump. *ak

Transmission failed. *ak

In oct. 1997 when starting to drive transmission slips, feels like van has been hit from behind. dealer replaced valve body,due to a known product problem.van once again had same troble in may 2000, dealer changed valve body, also statede becaused of a known product concern. but tjis time i had to pay $672.06. their customer service was of no help. even though their mechanic stated that gm had said to reploace the valve body the second time with a new design, since the first replacement was defective. *ak

After driving at highway speed and coming to a stop there is a loud bang and the vehicle jerks at the upshift from first to second gear. it feels as if the vehicle has been hit from behind. check out by transmission shop indicates no problem. *ak

After coming to a complete stop then accelerating, transmission shifts abruptly from 1st to 2nd gear. tsb's posted by gm on the transmission model 4l60-e. this transmission is used in several model trucks/vans/suv's. your site and other web sites post complaints on this unit from various truck owners, with the same problem. gm refuses to participate in repairing these transmissions. owners must pay for repairs/transmission replacements. if transmission were to suddenly go out while acclerating, vehicle would lose all power and could not avoid being struck by another vehicle, potentially causing injury and/or death of van occupants.*ak

Air bags did not deploy upon impact with other vehicle. *ak

Vehicle has a "stop bump" or "drive line clunk" which is "corrected" by lubricating driveline slip yok and driveshaft every 2000 miles. this occurs when stopping and feels as if the car has been bumped from behind, causing it to lurch slightly forward. i've been told that it is not normal operation but can not be fixed. also the alignment needs to be corrected every two months as it continually pulls to the right (an independent shop said the idler arms are bad). there are many squeaks, bumps and clunks coming from under the vehicle. *ak

When van has been driven more than 15 miles, autoshifting from 'second' to 'third' gear is so rough it feels like the van has been hit from the back by another vehicle. when shifting from 'third' to 'fourth' gear there is also a rough shifting but not as violent as the prior shifting.*ak

While driving the vehicle lost both brakes & steering at once & without warning. extremely dangerous and if vehicle was traveling at a higher rate of speed, severe personal injuries & property damage would certainly have resulted.

Mechanic made comment that gm chas had problems with their electronic transmissions. *ak

Usaully after a long drive, and coming to a stop, when van shifts form ist to secondgear, there is a banging nose,feels like a have been hit form the back. also, feels like i am being pushed forward..will happen on all additional 1-2 shift changes ,untill shut down. *ak

Seat behind the driver's seat. the seat is not usable since the seat belt buckle has come off the belt. the manufacturer will not guarantee they will fix it for free. *ak

Have continually had trouble with this vehicle. also know others with exact same van who have the same problems. no safetty defect (s) listed within summary. *ak

Windshield wipers ice up with just a tiny bit of snow or sleet. *ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

I've gone thru 4 sets of brakes - front & rear. they are only lasting 6-8 months- told rear are expiercing high heat & cracking.

Air bags did not come out ,the van was travleing at 50mph ,with a front end collision.

Van pulls to the right, excessive tire wear, dealer unable to correct

Brakes didn't "fail" as much as they wore out, what i considered to be "prematurely". vehicle had about 26000 miles when chatter started, indicating replacement needed. vehicle driven almost exclusively on freeway in mostly rural area (blythe, ca.) dealer stated i received almost twice the normal mileage as most astrovan owners, about 18,000 miles. front disc pads on my 1990 jeep cherokee last over 60,000 miles per set, ie current mileage- 189,000 on originals and two sets of replacements. near identical driving.

Design defect corrected in new installation. however, out $432 to cover fix for known problem. gm refused to cover loss even though a design change had been made. no safety defect mentioned in the summary. *ak

Windshield wipers stop intermitently - at random points - manually moving the wiper blade makes them restart. this is a major safety issue at highway speed in a florida rainstorm.

No summary

Numerous problems with all of this van. please contact to explain in full.

I have owned this vehicle for a year and have had problems with throttle since then. transmission was overhauled due to faulty coolant hos a month after purchase and now trns. fliud pump is shot. window motors are not working properly and niether are power locks. friend owns 97' safari and has same exact problems. is costing me more than van is worth

After driving on the hwy for 30 min or longer, when coming to stop and proceeding, vehicle lurches forward giving the impression of being hit from behind.

Was driving and the engine started to miss,and would not pull it's self down the hwy. then engine stalled, and would not restart. its was towed to a local chevy dealer,which is 350 miles from my house. where the problem was determined. the electrical systam was contaminated with fuel. the mechanic poured raw gas from ecm. apparently fuel is being pumped through the wires that fire the injector to the ecm. the dealer don johnson motors of rice lake ws, had never seen anything like this before. my local chevy dealer sheppard chevrolet of lake bluff il has had another 4.3 in a truck do the same thing. gm warrented that. but i'm over my standard warrenty and the best they say they can do is 50/50 on the cost,which i think is unfair. they should cover this, as far as im concered this is a safety issue. one spark while i was driving and it could have caught on fire. don johnson motors had contacted gm technocial assist. when the problem was determined and asked for help. gm says they have found this problem before but wouldnt give specifics. in reviewing other complaints on the nhtsa web page, others have had injector problems with these vans, but their descriptions are incomplete.

The wipers have intermittent problems. you will turn them on with no results. turning it on a couple more times in quick session will prove useless. turn them on at a later time and they will work. this sounds simular to another recent gm recall . please check out .

The module and harness melted. probably would have started a fire had not we been there and disconnected the battery. the vehicle was off and had been for at least 20 minutes. just thought someone should check to be sure this is an isolated incident.

Sudden and simultaneous loss of power brakes and steering. dealer noted broken shaft in power steering pump. this failure could have resulted in a very serious accident. *ak

No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak

You do not realize gauge does not work because it acts as if it does. if you run out of gas you will have no power brakes or steering. *ak

Engine check light coming on coincidently with very rough shifting. dealer states transmission needs replacement, even though an independent transmission shop could find no problem with the transmission. the independent mechanic maintains the problem is in the computer, which is shutting down and causing a full line pressure in the transmission, causing the rough shift. the independent shop dropped the transmission pan, inspected the fluid and visually inspected the transmission. also kept and drove the vehicle for 2 days. dealership insists the computer code they are receiving (p1870) indicates a transmission slip, to be remedied by a complete transmission replacement or at least an overhaul. no visual inspection of the transmission was conducted by the dealer -- only relying on a computer code to diagnose the problem. dealer also stated they have had to replace many transmissions on this model vehicle --- "more than we care to admit." still, an independent shop can find no internal problem and maintains it is a problem in the pcm. dealer does not want to change pcm and will diagnose only as far as "pulling codes" from the pcm. they cannot adequately explain why the problem is intermittent and only presents intelf under certain weather conditions. when rough shifting occurs, the problem immediately goes away when the engine is shut off and re-started.*ak

Fuel injector failures have occurred on three different occasions beginning at 4,000 / 15,000 / 17,500. miles. total of 4 fuel injectors have been replaced. no warnng of pending failure. van just fails to start or misfires. dealer says that gm is studing the problem. feels it is a west coast problem associated with gasoline. *ak

No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak

The rear axle seals failed, saturating the rear brake shoes in axle grease. the rear brakes had to be replaced along with the axle seals. warranty refused to cover cost of brake repair. has there been a problem with chevy axle seals?

Vehicle developed a random pull while braking, particularly in rain or snow & slush. in the beginning it was only the first time you applied the brakes after you drove 2 or 3 miles then it happened on dry pavement. it happens only occasionally, but can be very severe, it nearly pulled me into the guide rail on one occasion. this started around 12000 miles and it now has 46000 miles on it. the dealer has replaced pads, turned rotors, aligned the front end twice, and ground the clearance on the calipers twice. at gm denied having more complaints about this but i have heard of other paople with the problem. i was called by the dealer the other day to bring it in again to lower the front end and another alignment. i recently took it on a trip in which my brother inlaw drove it and asked me "have you noticed this thing pulling?" my wife also drives it and has complained to me. this vehicle has a problem , and i suspect there are others! i had a 1992 astro awd but never had the problem. a friend of mine traded her astro awd off because it had a similar problem, but pulled to the left, into oncoming traffic. i 've been lucky so far, but it could easily cause an accident because on some of the severe incidents it has pulled me off the edge of the road. *ak

4 of 6 cylinders less than 150 psi. only check engine light came on. dealer , chevrolet, and extended warranty service refuse to honor any discounted or warranty on this engine that was maintained through the dealership.

Differential is noisy.

Cigarette lighter failed. mjs

Rear door shocks failed. mjs

Keyless entry transmitters failed. yh

The tire was worn out.( p215/75r15) yh

Power window. fuel gauge. auto door locks.

Electric window.

Interior has heavy exhaust fumes.

Failure of electronic computer modules.

Rear hatch support rod failed. *yc

Left window motor failed. nlm

Fuel injector failed. nlm

Coil wire failed. nlm

Automatic door locks failed.

Fuel tank and gauge failed.

Broken housing on belt.

Passenger side sliding door failed. *yc

Tires worn out at 25,000 miles (general tire p215/75r-15). *yc

Tire disintegrated / shredded while traveling at high speed - ( qcu r p*yc/ ) bw tires. *yc

Engine valve seal failed causing valves to stick which resulted in excessive engine noise. *yc

Fuel injectors changed.

Hatchback door failed.

The consumer has experienced ongoing problems with the braking system, pulstating brakes, front rotor/grooved, squeaking/screaming noise, all having been diagnosed and being told on some occasions that they are fine. after the consumer had seen the passenger side front rotor, the mechanic had shown the comparison with the aftermarket rotor, the difference in quality was immediately apparent that the background is aerospace machining/manufacturing. after a replacement of the rotors, front brake pads, skim machine the rear brake drums/adjust the entire system, it was told to the consumer by the owner of the service station that there has been a recall on this rotor design, so the consumer decided to go ahead w/the work. the performance of the braking system has returned to the experience of when he bought the vehicle. the consumer is seeking reimbursement from the dealer. *scc *dt

Consumer stated vehicle leaked oil from the timing cover and engine oil pan. (consumer no longer owns vehicle)*tt

Consumer stated water was leaking from the rear door. (consumer no longer owns vehicle)*tt

The reverse shell in the transmission broke, dealer replaced the transmission, consumer was shocked that the warranty would not cover this failure and feels that chevrolet should pay for 50 percent of the cost since the failure occurred at low mileage. *slc

The battery leaked all over the main computer system and the engine wiring harness, the consumer wants reimbursement of repair cost because it was the fault of the engineers to have placed the computer directly under the battery. *yh

The battery leaked all over the main computer system and the engine wiring harness, the consumer wants reimbursement of repair cost because it was the fault of the engineers to have placed the computer directly under the battery. *yh

Consumer states while traveling, there was a loud bang and vehicle swerved, sheared off, consumer was able to keep vehicle under control and brought vehicle to a stop at the side of the road.( ohio traffic crash report #10-89-206)*jb

Consumer states while driving, electrical system failed and vehicle ceased as battery ran down, replaced alternator and ignition coil and wire. *jb

Consumer states right rear window leaked water at the time vehicle was purchased, window replaced two times prior to final remedy. *jb

While in parking lot, consumer lost power steering and power brakes, power steering shaft broke, replaced power steering pump. *jb

Consumer states vehicle makes loud screeching noises whenever it is moving, possibly engine related. *jb

While on vacation fuel pump started making a loud excessive noise, fuel pump was replaced. *jb

Consumer experienced engine failure, replaced tensioner and engine belt. *jb

The rear hatch door will not stay up the consumer has to hold the hatch open. nlm

The right side window when opened, closes at about an inch every minute. nlm

The front end makes squeaking noise when making turns. nlm

The lift gate fell on consumer's head, the 2 hydraulic cylinders failed, no one was injured. *slc

Consumer went to check why the engine light came on, mechanics reported that the wiring underneath the drivers side was entangled. *slc

Passenger sliding door has been replaced many times because it would not close properly, it still makes a rattling sound. *slc

When driving for 10-20 miles and coming to a stop, vehicle makes a banging noise and lurches with a jolt. *slc

Back windshield wiper does not work properly, consumer has trouble seeing. *slc

Brakes squeaked upon purchase of vehicle, dealer fixed after one year. *slc

Front end shakes and vibrates when going 50 mph and faster

Gas pedal sticks causing vehicle to surge forward. *slc

Dealer advised replacement of all safety belts. *slc

Battery was replaced within the first month. *slc

Passenger side window latches fail. *slc

Transmission had to be replaced. *slc

Front windshield wipers ice up. *slc

Controls are very hot to touch. *slc

Left side mirror fails. *slc

Keyless entry failed. *slc

Water gets into the head lights. yh

The sunvisor is upside down. yh

Power window malfunctions. yh

The gas gauge was broken. yh

Radio broke down. yh

The rubber brake cover slipped off the brake while consumer was depressing it causing consumer foot to hit the gas pedal, lurch forward and hit the vehicle in front of him. *nlm

Design flaw in window latches, repairs were done, problem still exits. however while driving the latches continue to slam shut while driving. *yc

Sliding door will not close properly. also the rear dutch door will not release, resulting in failure. repairs were done. *yc

The crank sensor was replaced, due to failure, causing the check engine light to come on and vehicle stalling. *yc

Air conditoner will not get cold, repaired a/c connection at low pressure switch. *yc

Rear brakes experiencing noise, brake pads were replaced, due to failure. *yc

Vehicle out of alignment, causing tires to wear prematurely. *yc

Trim on two rear bench seats fell off which was replaced. *yc

Right idle arm loose, causing failure, repairs were done. *yc

Driver's side arm rest vinyl cracked. *yc

Right lower dash vent fell off. *yc

Carpet separating from floor. *yc

Reroute plug wire at coil. *yc

Windshield wiper motor failed on several occasions. *yc

Door rattles and handle peeled due to failure of the panel carrier and door handle.

Hatchback falls down due to failure of the support rod.

A/c compressor failed causing noise.

A/c knob cracked.

Consumers not informed by dealer that the vehicle they purchased was a lemon law buyback.

Vehicles differential seal leaking.

Rear hatch strut rod failed resulting in hatch falling on consumers head.

Window locks failed resulting in smashing childs head.

Vehicle vibrates continually, unable to rectify.

Fuel injector failed causing vibration.

Seatbelt recall denied due to vin.

Air conditioning hose leaking.

Window washer nozzle failed.

Wiper arm assembly failed.

Window motor failed.

Door panel cracking.

The vans sliding door glass shattered and broke when the owner closed her drivers door.

The spare tire, supplied by the manufacturer, was not the proper size for vehicle. as a result of being used, the front axle and transfer case have been destroyed.

On occasions while turning left the vehicle makes a loud crack noise and experiences a slight change in stability, unable to determine failure in suspension.

Fuel guage always reads full.

Front end alignment/tire wear failure. extreme tire wear occurred on two front tires.

Accelerator pedal sticking if ignition is on or off due to failed throttle body unit.

Egr valve failed.

While driving, the vehicle lost all engine power and power steering. the gas guage read "e", however five minutes later it read "f". dealer stated that there may be a problem related to the float in the gas tank.

Brakes are soft and non-responsive, pull to the right or left and sometimes grabs.

Non-deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during head-on collision resulted in driver sustaining knee and back injuries. son, who was in passenger's seat, suffered permanent jaw injury.

Alternator failed.

Vehicle pulls to the right. *ak

Keyless entry system for the rear liftgate activates unexpectedly when triggered by other signals near location of vehicle.

Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance causing a vehicle collision.

Brakes failed engage in a panic stop.

Power steering pump main shaft failed causing loss of control

Nossel for rear washer fell off.

Knob on heater broke off.

Side window fell out.

Dash cluster failed.

Brake rotors failed.

Blower motor failed.

Brakes failed as the driver applied them and felt no slowing or pulsating causing him to hit the vehicle in front of him.

Brake failure.

Defective steering system makes noises when traveling over bumps, stopping, and turning. also caused excessive tire wear.

Seat belt guide struck passenger while releasing the back seat.

Anti theft device is draining battery of power, several battery replacements due to failure.

Axle assembly overheated and failed axle seals/bearings. *ak

Cut in left rear american genereal tire.

Ignition switch failed.

Clunking noise from gas tank

Consumer complains that with the daytime running lights, driver of vehicle forgets to turn regular headlights on, thus the vehicle has no tail lights.

General tire ruptured at sidewall.

Power steering pump failed twice.

Brake pedal extension is inoperative; other: air bag non-workable for consumer's wife who is less than 57 inches in height and weighs less than 57 pounds. *ak

Power windows on passenger's side went out/failed to go up or down. took to dealership, and mechanic indicated it was out of warranty. would not repair it. *ak passenger side failed in 1999, however was repaired under warranty. *slc

Defective power steering pump, caused loss of steering. also, abs pump went out while driving at 5mph, causing loss of the brakes. gasoline gauge is no longer working. dealer has been contacted. *ak

The windshield wipers malfunctioned.

Vehicle was involved in accident in which air bags experienced no deployment, 2 people were injured due to the airbags not working properly. *slc