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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 19 of 195 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
195 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2002
Suspension
THE LEFT TORSION BAR BROKE AND THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VAN FELL ON THE TIRE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEND GARAGE AND THE MANAGER SAID HE HAS SEEN SIX OR MORE OF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE IN THE PAST SIX MOMTHS. I CONTACTED THE DELAR AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THAT VAN. THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN REDESINGED AND…
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THE LEFT TORSION BAR BROKE AND THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VAN FELL ON THE TIRE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEND GARAGE AND THE MANAGER SAID HE HAS SEEN SIX OR MORE OF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE IN THE PAST SIX MOMTHS. I CONTACTED THE DELAR AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THAT VAN. THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN REDESINGED AND BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TORSION BAR MUST BE ORDERED
NHTSA ODI #765591
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2002
Tires
THE TIRE WAS RIPPED INSIDE AND THE IN 10 MILES MORE IT BLOW OUT AT 45 MPH. SEARS WILL NOT REPLACED. IT WAS NOT MY FAULT THIS TIME. I REMEMBERED THAT I DROVE UP ON THE NEW PAVEMENT ROAD TO THE TOP OF HILL. I FELT THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE SILPPED VERY FAST IN ONE TURN. THEN I CHECKED IT TO MAKE IT WAS NOT FLAT. I CON…
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THE TIRE WAS RIPPED INSIDE AND THE IN 10 MILES MORE IT BLOW OUT AT 45 MPH. SEARS WILL NOT REPLACED. IT WAS NOT MY FAULT THIS TIME. I REMEMBERED THAT I DROVE UP ON THE NEW PAVEMENT ROAD TO THE TOP OF HILL. I FELT THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE SILPPED VERY FAST IN ONE TURN. THEN I CHECKED IT TO MAKE IT WAS NOT FLAT. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE BACK TO MY PLACE. ABOUT 10 OR 15 MILES LATER THAT TIRE BLOW OUT. DUE TO MY DEAFNESS I COULD NOT HEAR IT BLOW OUT. I KEPT DRIVING ABOUT ANOTHER THREE OR FIVE MILES BEFORE WE STOPPED FOR DRINKS. I LOOKED AT THAT TIRE FLAT ALREADY. IT WAS DAMAGED BADLY BECAUSE BOTH EDGE WERE WORE OUT OF THREAD. I BELIEVED THAT I HAD INVISIBLE TEAR INSIDE THE TIRE. THERE WAS NO WAY I CAN SEE. AT LAST I NOTICED THE TEARED RUBBER SPLITTED APART FROM THE SLEET BELT. IT JUST LOOK LIKE THE FIRESTONE TIRE PROBLEM. IF I DRIVE IN HIGH SPEED ( MORE 55 MPH)AT THAT TIME, MY FAMILY MAY BE HURTED AND KILLED AS MY VAN ROLLED OVER IF POSSIBLE. <END OF COMMENTS). *AK
NHTSA ODI #764626
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2002
Suspension
FAILURE OF LEFT TORSION BAR WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, RESULTING IN THE LEFT FRONT BODYWORK DROPPING DOWN ON TIRE. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 55 OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME OCCURANCE REPORTED FOR THE 1995 ASTRO/SAFARI. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER FOR A SOMEWHAT LOW PRODUCTION VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS …
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FAILURE OF LEFT TORSION BAR WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, RESULTING IN THE LEFT FRONT BODYWORK DROPPING DOWN ON TIRE. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 55 OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME OCCURANCE REPORTED FOR THE 1995 ASTRO/SAFARI. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER FOR A SOMEWHAT LOW PRODUCTION VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS INVESTIGATED FURTHER, AS IF A FAILURE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPPEDS RESULTS COULD BE DEVASTATING. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL ON THIS AS THIS PART WAS MODIFIED, INDICATING THAT THE OLD DESIGN HAD A KNOWN DEFECT. ALSO, THIS PART FAILED WITH NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF FAILURE. TORSION BARS SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #764503
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2002
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, TORSION BAR BROKE AND CAUASED VEHICLE TO DROP. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
NHTSA ODI #8014013
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2002
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8013978
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2002
Visibility
WHEN USING POWER WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE IT CAUSES DOOR PANEL TO OVERHEAT AND MOMENTARILY STOP THE WINDOW FROM OPERATING UNTIL IT COOLS OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8013868
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2002
Visibility
SINCE 55,000 MILES WINDSHIELD WIPER WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR STOP DURING OPERATION. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH
NHTSA ODI #8013861
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2002
Suspension
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DROPPED ONTO WHEEL. WHILE BEING LOADED ONTO FLATBED PASSENGER SIDE DROPPED ONTO WHEEL. DEALER STATED FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. TORSION BAR IS ON NATIONWIDE BACKORDER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013118
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL START TO PULL TO RIGHT. THIS PROBLEM WILL HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8007507
Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2002
Suspension
FORNT END VIBRATES AT 70MPH, CAUSING STEERING TO SHAKE AND HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED BOTH BALL JOINTS AND BALANCE BEAM IN FRONT. *AK
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 & remedy
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, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Consequence & remedy
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.
THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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EA02006 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed Jul 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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 SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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 SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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 SUVS.SEE ATTACHED TECHNICAL REPORT FOR DETAILS.
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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