- the automatic door locks locked more than once. I called the Chevrolet dealer since I could not leave since I could not lock the side doors; a mechanic informed me that it had something to do with synchronization of the automatic door lock while I actually lock the doors (very confusing to me). He suggested that I use a screwdriver to manually release the locked mechanism on both doors. I finally was able to do it, but this happened more than once; in one incident, the door opened as I was making a right turn (fortunately, no one was on my left). I wonder if others have experienced such problem which I feel is not safe. I never took this in for checking, but I might. - the motor on the driver's side window often locks and I am unable to close the window -- this has resulted in snow, hail, strong winds forcing me to stop and keep pressing the button in order to close the window and to continue my travelling. Anyone else with similar problems? I never took the car in, but I will inquire to the dealer about it -- hoping that there will be no charge for this malfunction. - the car was losing power in accelleration, which often made it dangerous on the highway while travelling, and merging lanes. The dealer just worked on the van last may, 2003, as noted above. Fortunately, this will be a good correction and I am just sorry that we had to pay for this.

- Denver, CO, USA

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

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

While driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time but the problem resurfaces, other failures include PCM failed causing the check engine light to illuminate, the gas gauge jumps from full tank to empty causing the vehicle to run out of gas, rear door handle broke twice, drivers side window motor was replaced and the air bag light would flicker on and off.

- Glen Carbon, IL, USA

Driver side window will go down but motor heats up trying to go up. 3 of our friends have same issue. Dealer says it is a $250 fix. For a 1999 vehicle this shouldn't happen. Utah safety inspection won't pass this off. If you surveyed Astro owners you would find the same issue.

- Farmington, UT, USA