TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT FELL FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION PIN WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO FIND OUT IF THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT FELL FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION PIN WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO FIND OUT IF THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 27,000. UPDATED 01/06/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE PREVIOUSLY, TRANSMISSION PAN HAD TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS LEAKING DUE TO RUST. THE CONSUMER STATED NO FURTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED NOT WORTH FIXING AFTER ASSESSING THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DO THE ADVANCE RUST CONDITION. UPDATED 03.02.11
NHTSA ODI #10359445
141,700 miles · May 27, 2004
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainSeats
I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE HEADING TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING WOULD NOT CORRECT. I WENT AT NO FAULT OF MINE UP BEHIND A MAILBOX HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD A HUGE TREE AT WHICH TIME GOD ALMIGHTY HAD A HAND ON ME NO DOUBT, AND VEERED BARELY TO THE LEFT OF TREE, MAILBOX I DAMAGED WITH MIRROR WENT UP AN EMBANKMEN…
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I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE HEADING TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING WOULD NOT CORRECT. I WENT AT NO FAULT OF MINE UP BEHIND A MAILBOX HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD A HUGE TREE AT WHICH TIME GOD ALMIGHTY HAD A HAND ON ME NO DOUBT, AND VEERED BARELY TO THE LEFT OF TREE, MAILBOX I DAMAGED WITH MIRROR WENT UP AN EMBANKMENT CROSSED LADIES DRIVEWAY, WENT UPON ANOTHER EMBANKMENT AND BACK DOWN INTO DITCH. THE TIE ROD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. *MR
NHTSA ODI #10073241
Mileage unknown · May 9, 2002
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION HAD BLOWNOUT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8009525
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2000
Power TrainSuspension
TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING @ 30MPH ($400), LFT TORSION BAR BROKE IN DRIVEWAY ($364), "CLUNK" IN REAR WHILE ACCELERATING FROM STOP AND OCCASIONALLY WHILE SHIFTING (HIGH/LOW GEAR IN DIFFERENTIAL UNIT-$1500), 9 MOS LATER THE "CLUNK" IS BACK. MECHANICS SAYS DISCONNECT DRIVE TRAIN FROM REAR TO MAKE VAN 2WD
NHTSA ODI #731965
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 1999
Power Train
HEARD A SOUND, SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE, ENOUGH WHEN STOPPED AND NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION. ALL PROBLEMS SEEM TO HAVE GONE AWAY ON THEIR OWN. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY. I DON'T WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER IF THE CAR IS WORKING OKAY NOW. PLEASE HELP. HAVE YOU H…
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HEARD A SOUND, SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE, ENOUGH WHEN STOPPED AND NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION. ALL PROBLEMS SEEM TO HAVE GONE AWAY ON THEIR OWN. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY. I DON'T WANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER IF THE CAR IS WORKING OKAY NOW. PLEASE HELP. HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING BEFORE? IS IT A COMPUTER PROBLEM?
NHTSA ODI #711566
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 1999
EquipmentFuel System, OtherPower Train
GAS GAUGE IS BROKEN, OIL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836825
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 1997
Power Train
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH IGNITION IN OFF POSTION. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL FOR NO REASON.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #815058
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 1997
Power TrainInjury
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER/INJURY.
NHTSA ODI #518622
Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1995
Power Train
REAR END HAS CLUNKING NOISE DUE TO NEED OF A CHIP IN THE BOARD. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 485465) *DH
NHTSA ODI #601416
Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1995
Power Train
VEHICLE HAS A CLUNK IN THE REAR END. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 6014160) *DH
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
RQ99003 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Mar 8, 1999 · Closed May 31, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
No summary supplied.
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