5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,800 miles

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problem #5

Jul 192003

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle bought at the end of 2000, used. Every summer since I have had to have wiring replaced in the engine, front door locks stopped working after 5 months, front brakes have been replaced three times, I have had to have it towed 6 times do to the wiring and I have had to replace the alternator and battery due to all of the electrical and alternator problems. I also had to replace the starter. Hydraulics on rear door also broken. Display lights come on and off when they want to and I have continually replaced fuses. I thought at first that these were just flukes, but they are continually getting worse. I did talk to the previous owners son about six months after purchasing the van and he informed me that his mother returned it because things kept falling apart on it. I wish I had been informed before hand how much trouble it was going to be. I love chevorlet vehicles and I still like my van it's just costing me too much in repairs. I have also had to replace the driver window motor and the mechanic told me that it had already been replaced before. The passenger side window is now stalling and the gas gauge hasn't worked in year. I have to keep up with my mileage to make sure I don't run out gas. I am giving the date of the last incident when it was towed.

- Malvern, AR, USA

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problem #4

Sep 082003

Astro Van

  • 79,000 miles
The back doors of vehicle were stuck and would not open. The inside of vehicle did not have a handle that would open the doors from the inside. The dealer tried but was unable to get the doors open. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Concord, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 222003

Astro Van

  • miles
Consumer states has problem with the electrical system, door latch does not work/passenger window does not open, and windshield wipers are not working. Dealer states sorry nothing we can do, you don't have a warranty.

- Austin, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jul 022000

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door locks will not lock at times, and will not unlock at other times. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Consumer feels that this is an unsafe problem.

- Victorville, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 091999

Astro Van

  • miles
The sliding door doesn't have any safety lock to prevent it from close unespectedly, causing my childrens to get injured.

- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA

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