10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #3

Jul 262013

Astro Van

  • 105,000 miles
This vehicle among other vehicles made by GM and GMC have a defective door latch that fails and will not allow the driver or passenger to be able to open the door from the inside or outside to get out in the case of an accident or vehicle fire. This problem for several years and GM did nothing to recall and fix this problem. This is an extreme safety hazard that should have been corrected. Owners are put at extreme risk for losing their life in an event where they need to exit the vehicle. Please force a recall so that no additional lose of life will occur.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #2

Aug 232000

Astro Van

  • miles
Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. Back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. Alternator failed. Serpentine belt failed. Air conditioner quit blowing. Rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. Oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. Vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. Vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. Oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. Rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. While driving, lights on dash started blinking, all indicator needles and gauges were jumping back and forth, smoke came out of the vents, consumer tried to stop vehicle, but brakes and steering failed, vehicle finally rolled to a stop, sliding door would not open, finally driver and daughter got out through front doors, fire and smoke came from under the hood, consumer's daughter has experienced chest pains due to this, consumer has to pay for the rest of the loan even though vehicle was a total loss. Consumer feels this fire occurred due to the many electrical problems the vehicle experienced, she is requesting reimbursement, dealer would not help her.

- Waverly Hall, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Corrosion of door latch mechanism is causing door to be inoperative, will not allow door to latch.

- Courtland, NY, USA