1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO

7 recalls, 579 complaints - 43 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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. ... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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

Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

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 CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PR... Read more

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.

7,800 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: R&B, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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 D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, G... Read more

1,755,876 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Consequence

LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE LEFT-HAND CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO- FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

69 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Defect Description

THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence

THESE FUEL LINES CAN LOOSEN TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE LINES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL LOWER THE FUEL TANK AND TIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK LINES TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.

3,037 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

579 total complaints 67 crashes 17 fires 59 injuries 8 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	85
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR	59
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	52
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	41
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	19
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	13
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	12
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	12
SUSPENSION:FRONT	9

Incident date: Jul 5, 2017

TAKATA RECALL UPON LEAVING MY CONDOMINIUM PARKING LOT, THERE IS A SLIGHT CURB YOU MUST DRIVE OVER BEFORE EXITING. THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM CAME LOOSE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO A LOCAL CITY STREET. RESULTING IN THE VEHICAL TO COLLAPSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR. THE FRAME IS RESTED ON T... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2001

WHILE DRIVING ON 2 LANE ROAD HAD DRIVER TO DRIVER FRONT END COLLISION. FRONT VEHICLE GAVE WAY AND CRUSHED. THE DRIVER WAS TRAPPED AND HAD TO BE CUT OUT. THEN TAKEN OUT SIDE SLIDING DOOR. 2ND VEHICLE ALSO AN ASTROVAN SIMILAR DAMAGE THE DRIVER DIED ON THE SCENE.

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Mar 14, 2014

PULLED INTO SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT ( 35MPH SLIGHT RIGHT TURN) STARTED TO TURN LEFT TO PARKING SPACE AND ENGINE CUT-OUT SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. INCIDENT WAS RECORDED BY MY DASH CAM: HTTP://S247.PHOTOBUCKET.COM/USER/HCHICKPEA/MEDIA/VANPOWERCUTOUT_ZPSB0E071E6.MP4.HTML YOU CAN SEE THE FLASH ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2014

Incident date: Jul 18, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO POWER OFF THE ENGINE HOWEVER, THE F... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2012

Incident date: Jul 26, 2013

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 RE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2013

Incident date: Oct 22, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE FUEL INJECTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2004

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE BATTERY MALFUNCTIONED THE DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2010

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING UNIT 1 TO GO OFF THE ROAD STRIKING THE GAURDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0395-90)*JB UPDATED 08/06/10 *BF

Crash

Incident date: Feb 15, 2009

IRREGULAR RIDE AND TIRE LOSING AIR, SEPERATED W/ VISIBLE STEEL INSIDE SEARS AUTO BILLINGS,MT 2/18 WOULD NOT WARRANTY OR EXCHANGE TIRE WITH 9/32S MEASURED TREAD I NEED AN OUTLET IN 59047 OR 59718 AS SEARS IS 135 MILES AWAY. *TR

Incident date: Feb 18, 2008

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT GOING 40 MPH AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT MAT NEED TO BE CHECKED ON OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE. *TR

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 23, 2007

WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65 MILES PER HOUR, ONE OF OUR FIRESTONE FR 410 TIRES EXPLODED IN BUSY TRAFFIC, PLACING US IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON BOTH SIDES, AND THE TREAD SEPARATED. THIS WAS A FRONT TIRE ON AN ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE VAN. PUTTING ON THE SPACE-SAVER SP... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORSION BAR FAILED, WHICH INCREASED THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE DRIVER SIDE TORSION BAR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY AND NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE WHEEL SCRAPES AGAINST THE FENDER WHE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW FUEL PUMP AND HARNESS. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOIC... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS NOT A GENERAL MOTORS DEALERSHIP. THEY DETERMINED TH... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2006

FUEL PUMP FAILED 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS TWICE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, NEARLY CAUSING A ACCIDENT. *NM

Incident date: Mar 3, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET AND SNOWY THE BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED A TRUCK. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. TH... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 6, 2005

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON ROUTE 41 IN PRINCETON, INDIANA, AT APPROXIMATELY 55 - 60 M.P.H. UNEXPECTEDLY, AND WITHOUT HER COMMAND, THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ITSELF AND FORCED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHE WAS NOT UTILIZING THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION AT THE TI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2005

I HAD JUST PARKED MY CHEVROLET ASTRO AWD IN THE GARAGE AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THE FRONT END WAS SITTING ON THE SUSPENSION STOPS. I AM LUCKY THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN 10 MINUTES EARLIER WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2002

DT: THE TORSION BARS ARE BREAKING AND IT DROPS THE SUSPENSION. DO NOT HAVE ANY STEERING. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS COMING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE TORSION BAR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GM, THEY SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH CAUSE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE SALT ON ROADWAY CAUSED THEM TO RUST. THIS HAP... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2005

DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE TORSION BAR BROKE AND DROVE ITSELF INTO THE AXLE SHAFT WHICH ALSO HAD TO REPLACED.. THE DEALER FIXED THE PART, AND SAID IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE REPAIR INCLUDED ALL FOUR OF THE TORSION BARS... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2005

THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40MILES PER HOUR, THEREBY LOSING ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKES ETC. IS THE 3RD TIME IN 3 YEARS THIS HAS HAPPENED. FIRST TIME STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, STALLED AND REFUSED TO RESTART, 2ND TIME WAITING FOR BRIDGE TO CLOSE, TODAY GOING DOWN ROAD. COULD ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2005

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR POPPED OUT. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC MIRROR. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ALSO CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *BF *NM

Incident date: Mar 8, 2005

RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V150000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. BEFORE THE RECALL WAS DONE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE OPERATING PRIOR TO DEALER REPLACING THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. CURRENTLY, AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK. THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER TO ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2005

1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING 2) FAILURE AND CONSEQUENCES: WIRE INSIDE TIRE FAILED AND CAUSED A "KNOT" WHICH MADE THE TIRE UNSERVICABLE AS THE CAR VIBRATED SIGNIFICANTLY 3) FAILURE CORRECTION: ORDERED NEW TIRE; DEFECTIVE TIRE STILL AVAILABLE. *NM

Incident date: Oct 1, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TORSION BAR BROKE. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Incident date: Aug 13, 2004

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CARBON BUILDING UP IN MY EZRA VALVE OF MY 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE CARBON BLASTED OUT MORE THAN ONCE. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. I ADD PRODUCTS TO HELP WITH THE CARBON PROBLEM, BUT IT STILL CONTINUES. I CONTACT... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2003

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE. GM OFFERED TO REPLACE IT BEFORE 75000 MILES. NFORTUNATELY MY VAN HAS MORE THAN THAT AND CHEVROLET DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. I THINK IT SHOULD BE CONSIDER FOR A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN SINCE WHEN EGR FAILS IT STOPS THE ENGINE OPERATION AND POWER S... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2003

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD ABOUT FIVE FEET. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAD A ROUGH IDLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET/ EGR VALVE TWICE, AND FUEL INJECTORS. NONE OF THESE REPAIRS RESOLVED T... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2003

Incident date: Feb 22, 2004

THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET, SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSIONER BROKE. *PH CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE MAIN ROAD; HOWEVER, DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKES, THE CONSUMER WASN'T ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED TO PARK. THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2004

Incident date: Jan 9, 2004

ABS CAUSE THE BRAKES TO ENTIRELY STOP WORKING. *JB

Incident date: Feb 6, 2004

WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ABS LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND DRIVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Nov 6, 2003

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM LOCKS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. *AK

Incident date: Jun 17, 2000

THE ABS DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, CAUSING LONGER STOPING DISTANCES AND THE INABILITY TO STOP.*AK

Incident date: Sep 2, 2002

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 1995 ASTRO VAN 4.03L FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT HARD STARTING ASB LOCKING UP DEALER REPLACED EGR VALUE TWICE TOOK BACK WITH SAME PROBLEM 3 MONTHS LATER WAS TOLD NOTHING WRONG COMPUTER DIGITAL CHECK SAID SO NOW I HAVE GOTTEN 2 MECHANICS TO LOOK AT IT AND SAID THE EGR VALV... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Sep 2, 2002

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Sep 2, 2002

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Sep 2, 2002

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Sep 6, 2003

THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ON ONE CORNER, MAKING IT UNDRIVEABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE BAR SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF-ROAD OR OTHERWISE ABUSED. HAD THE BAR FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT OR INJURY. *JB

Incident date: Aug 1, 2003

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE . DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS BROKE LOOSE, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTANED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THEY WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. MANUFACTUR... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 17, 2003

BOTH TORSION BARS OF MY VAN FAILED WITHIN 2 HOURS OF EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE STREET BESIDE THE CURB. A LOUD POP WAS HEARD BEFORE THE VEHICLE DROPPED ON THE FRONT TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO A SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED BOTH TORSION BARS HAD FAILED. REPAIRS ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2003

THE FUEL LINE WAS LOOSE, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE VENTILATION. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS DESCRIPTION; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT ILLUMINATION OF THE DASHBOARD AND CENTER CONSOLE HAVE FAILED. AS A RESULT, CANNOT SEE GAUGES WHEN TRAVELING AT NIGHT. *AK

Incident date: Jul 24, 2003

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE UNSAFETY ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP, CONNECTION INSIDE THE GAS TANK BURNED OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO

43 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES	3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED.

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

PART NUMBER 15042486 PER BULLETIN 00-03-09-001A FOR THE REAR SPRING DAMPER KIT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ

021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

PART NUMBER 15042486 LEAF SPRING DAMPER MENTIONED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) 00-03-09-001A IS NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY P

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INTERMITTENT HESTIATIONS, LOW POWER, AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN COLD TEMPERATURES (REPLACE PCM). *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

DTC 32 AND/OR POOR DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS (INSTALL NEW MEMCAL AND CLEAR ALL DTCS). *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INSUFFICIENT A/C PERFORMANCE AND/OR NOISY COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEALS. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

UNKNOWN

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

STEPPER MOTOR CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RESUME OR RESET (REPLACE SMCC MODULE). *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK AT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PRESURE FILTER (INSTALL NEW OIL PRESSURE FILTER). *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET ASTRO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION

IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 9, 2005, GM STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY A FAULTY MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES; SPECIFICALLY, ALL MY 2001 VEHICLES AND EARLY MY 2002 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH AND AUGUST 20... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994

WINDSHIELD WIPER

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE

ALLEGED ELECTRICAL FIRES MAY OCCUR IN THE DASH AREA WHILE THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BEING OPERATED OR WHILE PARKED.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1990

APV FIRES

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

BRAKE FAILURE

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER STEERING FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER STEERING FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

REAR A/C UNIT

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

REAR BRAKES

ANALYSIS: THE PROPOSED GM CHANGES SHOULD REDUCE THE FRONT-BIAS IN THEREAR BRAKE SYSTEM.HOWEVER THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT GM WILL RETROFITTHE 1985 AND 1986 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE PROBLEMMAY NOT LIE IN THE BRAKE BIASING SYSTEM, BUT RATHER IN MALFUNCTIONINGOR IMPROPERLY DESIGNE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:NO TSB'S OR RECALLS HAVE BEENISSUED ON THIS MATTER.THE 1985 CAMIP PHASE II SURVEY RATED THE GM M-VANBRAKE EFFECTIVENESS LOWEST AMONG VEHICLE LINES TESTED.IN RESPONSE TO THECONCERN OF VAN OWNERS, CHANGES IN THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DIAMETER AND THEPROPORTIONING... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1976

121 BRAKING SYSTEM, ERRATIC OPERATION

CHEVROLET ASTRO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET ASTRO across all model years (1983, 2005).

103 Total Recalls

3,777 Total Complaints

19 Investigations

353 Reported Crashes

94 Reported Fires

26 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET ASTRO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	2	11	View
2004	2	17	View
2003	3	82	View
2002	3	97	View
2001	3	115	View
2000	2	258	View
1999	4	204	View
1998	6	336	View
1997	7	563	View
1996	7	345	View
1995 (current)	7	579
1994	6	396	View
1993	5	177	View
1992	5	162	View
1991	6	121	View
1990	7	93	View
1989	6	70	View
1988	5	69	View
1987	5	31	View
1986	4	24	View
1985	6	6	View
1984	1	1	View
1983	1	0	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET ASTRO

CHEVROLET ASTRO - All Years Overview

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