10.0

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

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problem #6

Aug 052002

Astro Van

  • miles
While driving at 68mph and with no warning vehicle started to vibrate, causing it to rollover. Dealer notified.

- Lake Elsinor, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 102000

Astro Van

  • miles
The front end makes squeaking noise when making turns. Nlm

- West Covin, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 202000

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
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.

- Oak Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #3

Mar 311998

Astro Van

  • miles
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.

- Mount Plea, SC, USA

problem #2

Dec 111998

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving 50mph or above the vehicle vibrates as if the tires are not balanced, cause unknown. Dealer cannot idenitfy the problem..et.

- Wickenburg, AZ, USA

problem #1

Mar 151997

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Holbrook, NY, USA