1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO

5 recalls — 50 complaints

06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
27,176 vehicles affected
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
61,944 vehicles affected
93V187000 Nov 16, 1993
SEATS
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.
604,207 vehicles affected
91V102000 Jun 14, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT AND MID-SHIP SEATS DID NOT REST ON PELVIS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Remedy: RELOCATE SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO ADJUST BELTS FOR SEAT LOCATIONS.
185 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 31, 2005
FISSURE IN THE RADIATOR
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Jul 29, 2003
CONSUMER STATES IDLER ARM TORE OFF THE FRAME, CAUSING STEERING TO THE FAIL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 21, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, BUT WILL BE EASY TO START IT BACK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 11, 2002
OVERHEATING OF DOME/INSTRUMENT LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH AND PLUG IN FRONT OF IT CAUGHT FIRE. BURNED PARTS REPLACED. HAPPENED TWICE MORE (WITHOUT FIRE). OVERHEATING IN THIS AREA PERSISTS WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. ONE HEADLIGHT GETS EXTREMELY HOT. BURNED OUT FRONT FAN MOTOR AND A MONTH LATER FUEL PUMP BURNED OUT.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Jun 11, 2002
OVERHEATING OF DOME/INSTRUMENT LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH AND PLUG IN FRONT OF IT CAUGHT FIRE. BURNED PARTS REPLACED. HAPPENED TWICE MORE (WITHOUT FIRE). OVERHEATING IN THIS AREA PERSISTS WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. ONE HEADLIGHT GETS EXTREMELY HOT. BURNED OUT FRONT FAN MOTOR AND A MONTH LATER FUEL PUMP BURNED OUT.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jun 11, 2002
OVERHEATING OF DOME/INSTRUMENT LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH AND PLUG IN FRONT OF IT CAUGHT FIRE. BURNED PARTS REPLACED. HAPPENED TWICE MORE (WITHOUT FIRE). OVERHEATING IN THIS AREA PERSISTS WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. ONE HEADLIGHT GETS EXTREMELY HOT. BURNED OUT FRONT FAN MOTOR AND A MONTH LATER FUEL PUMP BURNED OUT.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 11, 2002
OVERHEATING OF DOME/INSTRUMENT LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH AND PLUG IN FRONT OF IT CAUGHT FIRE. BURNED PARTS REPLACED. HAPPENED TWICE MORE (WITHOUT FIRE). OVERHEATING IN THIS AREA PERSISTS WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. ONE HEADLIGHT GETS EXTREMELY HOT. BURNED OUT FRONT FAN MOTOR AND A MONTH LATER FUEL PUMP BURNED OUT.
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Apr 22, 2002
BOLTS THAT GO THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET INTO THE ENGINE HAVE BROKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME ON A 4.3L ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 13, 2001
AFTER 1-2 HOURS OF TRAVELING TRANSMISSION SHIFTED VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TORQUE CONVERTER AND VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THEN TAKING OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, WHEN VEHICLE COOLS OFF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE VALVE BODY AND TORQUE CONVERTER HAD BEEN REDESIGNED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Aug 13, 2001
AFTER 1-2 HOURS OF TRAVELING TRANSMISSION SHIFTED VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TORQUE CONVERTER AND VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THEN TAKING OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, WHEN VEHICLE COOLS OFF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE VALVE BODY AND TORQUE CONVERTER HAD BEEN REDESIGNED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 13, 2001
AFTER 1-2 HOURS OF TRAVELING TRANSMISSION SHIFTED VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TORQUE CONVERTER AND VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THEN TAKING OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, WHEN VEHICLE COOLS OFF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE VALVE BODY AND TORQUE CONVERTER HAD BEEN REDESIGNED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. *SLC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER May 23, 2001
I WAS GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IMMEDIATELY RECLINED. IT IS A GOOD THING THAT I WAS NOT DRIVING AT THE TIME AS I WOULD OF LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VAN INTO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP (MEDVED CHEVROLET IN ARVADA, CO) AS THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WAS OUT OF BUSINESS. THE SERVICE DEPT. TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS ONLY ONE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS IN 1993 FOR THE SEAT TRACK AND NOT THE BOLT. THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT UNDER A RECALL. I KNOW THAT WHEN MEDVED DID THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, THAT THE RECALL CLAIMED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT WOULD IMMEDIATELY FALL BACKWARDS AND COULD CREATE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME ON THIS.*AK
TIRES Dec 19, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL FOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE AND BLOWOUT OF THE FIRESTONE P 215/70R15 TIRE, PRIOR TO ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER PURCHASED ALL NEW TIRES (8-97), ONE WAS REPLACED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO ACCIDENT DUE TO WIRE THREADS STICKING OUT OF THE SIDEWALLS. THE FAMILY OF THE DRIVER OF THE ASTRO VAN IS SEEKING AN INVESTIGATE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE TIRE BEING THE CAUSE INSTEAD OF THE CONSUMER, WHO IS NOW IN JAIL. *MJS
2 deaths
TIRES Dec 5, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL FOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE AND BLOWOUT OF THE FIRESTONE P 215/70R15 TIRE, PRIOR TO ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER PURCHASED ALL NEW TIRES (8-97), ONE WAS REPLACED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO ACCIDENT DUE TO WIRE THREADS STICKING OUT OF THE SIDEWALLS. THE FAMILY OF THE DRIVER OF THE ASTRO VAN IS SEEKING AN INVESTIGATE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE TIRE BEING THE CAUSE INSTEAD OF THE CONSUMER, WHO IS NOW IN JAIL. *MJS
2 deaths
TIRES Nov 28, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL FOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE AND BLOWOUT OF THE FIRESTONE P 215/70R15 TIRE, PRIOR TO ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER PURCHASED ALL NEW TIRES (8-97), ONE WAS REPLACED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO ACCIDENT DUE TO WIRE THREADS STICKING OUT OF THE SIDEWALLS. THE FAMILY OF THE DRIVER OF THE ASTRO VAN IS SEEKING AN INVESTIGATE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE TIRE BEING THE CAUSE INSTEAD OF THE CONSUMER, WHO IS NOW IN JAIL. *MJS
2 deaths
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Sep 24, 2000
VEHICLE BOTOM BOLT TO POWER STEERING BRACKET KEPT BREAKING. BEEN TO DEALER ON ONE OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE. *AK THE BRACKET BROKE AGAIN ONE YEAR AFTER BEING REPLACED. *YH
TIRES Sep 5, 2000
RIGHT REAR TIRE, BEARING AND AXEL SHOW EXTREME WEAR OVER A SHORT PERIOD IF TIME. HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF THE TIRE AND FOUR OTHER TIRE FAILURES IN THE RIGHT REAR POSITION. HAD TO REPLACE THE AXEL AND WHEEL BEARING DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. THIS IS THE RESULT OF A DESIGN PROBLEM. THE MUFFLER HAS BEEN PLACED IN TOO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RIGHT TIRE AND AXEL HOUSING. HEAT FROM THE MUFFLER CAUSE THE TIRE TO SMELL LIKE OVERHEATED RUBBER AFTER A HIGH SPEED RUN. ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE IS NOT A DUAL REAR AXEL AND WHEN THE TIRE BLOWS LOSS OF CONTROL MAY WELL KILL PASSENGERS AND COLLIDE WITH OTHER VEHICLES. I HAVE CURED THIS PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE BY WRAPPING THE MUFFLER WITH HEADER TAPE AND ENCLOSING IT ALL IN STOVE PIPE HELD IN PLACE WITH LARGE HOSE CLAMPS. THIS WORKS QUITE WELL. THERE ARE OTHERS ON THE ROAD AND THE OWNERS ARE NOT AWARE OF THE DANGER.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Mar 16, 2000
THE ONE PIECE ACESSORY MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKS AND FAILS WHICH CAUSES THE POWER STEERING PUMB TO BEND FORWARD AND THE SINGLE SERPENTINE BELT TO BE THROWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND YOU COULD TELL THAT ONE THE BRACKET CRACKED, IT PUT A STRAIN ON THE LOER 2 MOUNTING BOLTS AND SNAPPED THE HEADS OFF THE BOLTS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED ANOTHER CHEVY WITH THE 305 ENGINE AND THAT BRACKET ALSO FAILED. I HAVE ALSO SEN MANY OF THESE BRACKETS ON USED ENGINS AT SALVAGE YARDS WITH CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACE. WHEN THE BRACKET BRAKES, YOU LOSE ALL POWER ASSIST WHICH COULD PUT THE VEHICLE AND PASSENGERS AT RISK. I AM AN ENGINEER BY EDUCATION AND HAVE ALSO OWNED AN AUTO REPAIR GARAGE. I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PART NEEDS AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET WELDED SO THAT IT CANNOT FLEX AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Mar 16, 2000
THE ONE PIECE ACESSORY MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKS AND FAILS WHICH CAUSES THE POWER STEERING PUMB TO BEND FORWARD AND THE SINGLE SERPENTINE BELT TO BE THROWN. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND YOU COULD TELL THAT ONE THE BRACKET CRACKED, IT PUT A STRAIN ON THE LOER 2 MOUNTING BOLTS AND SNAPPED THE HEADS OFF THE BOLTS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED ANOTHER CHEVY WITH THE 305 ENGINE AND THAT BRACKET ALSO FAILED. I HAVE ALSO SEN MANY OF THESE BRACKETS ON USED ENGINS AT SALVAGE YARDS WITH CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACE. WHEN THE BRACKET BRAKES, YOU LOSE ALL POWER ASSIST WHICH COULD PUT THE VEHICLE AND PASSENGERS AT RISK. I AM AN ENGINEER BY EDUCATION AND HAVE ALSO OWNED AN AUTO REPAIR GARAGE. I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PART NEEDS AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET WELDED SO THAT IT CANNOT FLEX AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
STEERING:COLUMN Dec 22, 1999
TILT STEERING COLUMN BECAME LOOSE. ON TWO OCCASIONS REPAIR SHOP HAD TO REPLACE THE STREERING COLUMN. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 29, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, AS IF SOMETHING WAS FALLING OUT. DIFFERENTIAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Sep 28, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, AS IF SOMETHING WAS FALLING OUT. DIFFERENTIAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 3, 1999
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Mar 10, 1999
SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUALLY COMES OFF PARTICULARLY WHEN RAINING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITY.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Feb 17, 1999
THE DEFECTIVE PLATE THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING PUMP CRACKED, CAUSING THE STEERING BELT TO JUMP OFF, RESULTING IN NO STEERING ABILITY. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Feb 3, 1999
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. STOPING DISTANCE OF VEHICLE IS LONGER THAN EXPECTED. WITH A FULL PASSENGER LOAD, VEHICLE DOE NOT WANT TO STOP WITHIN RESONABLE DISTANCE. HAS RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES, AND EVERY PART EXCEPT BRAKE LINES AND PROPORTIONING VALVE HAS BEEN REPLACED. VAN BRAKES CONTINUE TO UNDER PERFORM. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER OF 10 YEARS SAID THAT 1985 THROUGH 1988 ASTRO'S WERE WELL KNOWN FOR POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. I WILL NOT LET ANYONE OTHER THAN MYSELF DRIVE THIS VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 12, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 30, 1998
EXPERIENCING POOR INSTRUMENT PANEL VISIBILITY WHENEVER SUN IS FACING CONSUMER WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER UNABLE TO SEE SPEEDOMETER . DEALER NOTIFIED, SAYS THAT IT IS BAD DESIGN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 14, 1998
ENGINE FIRE.(OHIO POLICE REPORT).
Fire
SEAT BELTS Oct 7, 1997
FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE HARD TO UNLATCH WHILE EXITING VEHICLE. ALSO, CHILD RESTRAINTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Oct 3, 1997
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6 WEEKS, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND OVERHEATING.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF Sep 17, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH THE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. OWNER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES FIBERGLASS VEHICLE SPRING BROKE AND FELT LIKE A BLOWOUT, CONSUMER REPLACED SPRING AND VEHICLE HANDLES FINE. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 27, 1997
THE PLATE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRACKED, CAUSING THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO BECOME LOOSE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Mar 31, 1997
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIPER SWITCH, CAUSED SWITCH TO START SMOKING, RESULTING IN THE WIPERS STAYING UNTIL CONSUMER REMOVED FUSE. *AK
POWER TRAIN Mar 25, 1997
ODOMETER FRAUD.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Mar 25, 1997
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 18, 1997
RECALL RELATED, 93V187000, SEAT RECLINER BOLTS WIIL NOT HOLD, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS, IN FOR REPAIRS AND DID NOT REPLACE THE SOFT JOINT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jan 27, 1997
THE SMALL OF EXHAUST FUMES ARE COMING INTO VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Dec 2, 1996
HAD JUST PULLED OUT ONTO THE STREET WHEN THE IDLER ARM SEPARATED AT THE THREADED PORTION WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME BRACKET, THE SCREW ON JOINT CAME APART. *AK *SLC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 20, 1996
THROTTLE BODY WORE OUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK. *AK *JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Aug 21, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE, PURCHASED TRUCK USED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jul 25, 1996
STEERING BRACKET BOLT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jul 25, 1996
STEERING BRACKET BOLT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, *AK THE POWERE BRACKET BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES AT A COST OF $100.00 EACH TIME, THE BRACKET HAS BROKE ONCE AND AT PRESENT THE AC LINE HAS A HOLE FROM THE LAST TIME THE BOLT BROKE, THE LOCAL DEALE SAID THEY DO ABOUT 10 OF THESE JOBS A YEAR, HOWEVER DEALER SAID THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BUT SAY THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM WICH WHEN REPAIRED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, WHEN THE BOLTS BREAK THE BELT FLIES OFF THE PULLY THUS LOOSINGSTERING AND SOME BRAKE POWER, THE BELT HAS TO BE REPLACED EACH TIME.*JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jul 1, 1996
SPOT WELDS ON FRONT DOORS BREAK LOOSE WHEN CLOSING, WINDOW TRACK FALLS DOWN AND IMPAIRS THE LOCK/WINDOW AND DOOR MECHANISM. *AK CONSUMER STATES HIS WIFE WAS TRAPPED INSIDE VEHICLE AND HAD TO EXIT THROUGH SLIDING DOOR, COULD NOT GET DOORS TO OPEN, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ADVISED THAT DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS AN INTEGRAL PART, CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC AN SPOT WELDED BRACKET BACK AND SCREWED BACK DOOR HOUSING, MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A POOR DESIGN.*JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jul 1, 1996
SPOT WELDS ON FRONT DOORS BREAK LOOSE WHEN CLOSING, WINDOW TRACK FALLS DOWN AND IMPAIRS THE LOCK/WINDOW AND DOOR MECHANISM. *AK CONSUMER STATES HIS WIFE WAS TRAPPED INSIDE VEHICLE AND HAD TO EXIT THROUGH SLIDING DOOR, COULD NOT GET DOORS TO OPEN, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ADVISED THAT DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS AN INTEGRAL PART, CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC AN SPOT WELDED BRACKET BACK AND SCREWED BACK DOOR HOUSING, MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A POOR DESIGN.*JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 19, 1996
BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS POWER STEERING UNIT,ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BROKE 2 TIMES. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Apr 17, 1996
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE. *SD
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Apr 12, 1996
THE FIRST BENCH SEAT RIGHT SEATBELT RELEASED AND CAUSED THE OCCUPANT TO FALL OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Feb 1, 1996
RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS MAKING A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING INSIDE IS LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT