7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,800 miles

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problem #5

Aug 192005

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On Friday the battery went dead and the owner couldn't open the back doors. The vehicle was parked in front of the house. The owner could not open the back doors to get to his tools. The owner was concerned that if an accident occurred no one could get out of the back doors. This was the way the vehicle was built. The owner felt this was a safety defect. The owner was not worried about the battery going dead, just about the back door not opening.

- Kenmore, NY, USA

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problem #4

May 302004

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles
Ongoing electrical system problem, draining the battery power, and causing the battery to overheat. Battery became so hot that itt had to be disconnected to prevent an explosion. Dealer contacted for a scheduled appointment.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

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problem #3

Nov 012002

Astro Van

  • miles
Acdelco that was installed at dealer 9/2000 on 11/1/2002 it leaked battery acid and post went through side of battery-dealer states it happens all the time-it seems as though this battery model #78-6yr seial #090004 may have a defect and the VIN # I reported is what came off the plate in the front of the van-it appears to be tampered with-I am not sure how to check if it is correct-that number is also on all my car warranty information

- Bham, AL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 181999

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes have been severly worn out consumer stated the seatbelts, arm rests, console the trim on the seat cushion has torn, there is wind noise from high top roof, window is loose, radio is inoperative, power steering fluid leaking, steering coolumn is making a noise, weatherstrip coming off of back door, tires shake, there is a hard thump whe going over bumps, cigarette lighter is inoperative, transmission shifts hard, pressure guage gets stuck, window gets stuck, there are no low beam lights, windshield wipers are inoperative, door lock do not come all the way up, the front end of vehicle dips, and the shocks feel weak, the lifgate does not stay open, interior lights stay on to long, vehicle remote is inoperative, sliding door is hard to open at times, oil pressure guage reads high, refrigerator not operating from rear socket, heating system is inoperative, battery goes dead.

- Newark, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012000

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle failed to start numerous times. Service cannot identify problem after 5 attempts; 2 batteries, 2 alternators.

- El Dorado, CA, USA

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