10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #15

Nov 012001

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #14

Aug 302001

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- Paris, TX, USA

problem #13

May 012001

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #12

Jun 011998

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power boost has gone out 3 times. Power steering and power brakes malfunctioned.

- Camden, NC, USA

problem #11

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #10

Jul 022000

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- St Angeleo, TX, USA

problem #9

Jun 292000

Astro Van

  • miles
Steering & brakes went out at the same time. They are both assisted by the power steering pump.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #8

May 192000

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- Rutherfordton, NC, USA

problem #7

Mar 282000

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Huntington, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 282000

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Huntington, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 281999

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #4

Jul 121999

Astro Van

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 061998

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving power steering went out, causing loss of brakes. Possible booster failure.

- Salt Lake, UT, USA

problem #2

Mar 051997

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 091997

Astro Van

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes there is extended stopping distance, and also the power steering gives out.

- Ceres, CA, USA