NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
120.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
360.0%
150,000+ miles
120.0%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
1992 Chevrolet Astro
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 8Aug 2012
NHTSA investigations into the 1992 Chevrolet Astro
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP92012Opened 9 Jun 1992Closed 25 Jun 1992ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
APV FIRES
APV FIRES
Recalls on the 1992 Chevrolet Astro
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
06E049000
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.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06E043000
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.
Risk: 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.
06E041000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 PROPER TORQUE.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E026000
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.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
94V177000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2000080200,580 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain vehicles operated in areas of high salt use, the spare tire hoist cable may corrode and eventually break. This would allow the spare tire to fall off the vehicle possibly resulting in a road hazard for other vehicles. Correction: A letter will be sent to owners of affected vehicles with maintenance and inspection instructions for spare tire hoist cable assemblies. Additionally, the letter will advise the owner that, if the cable breaks during that inspection, their dealer will repair the assembly. This policy will be in effect until December 31, 2002.
Recall 199312043,021 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain K1500, Astro, Safari and Suburban vehicles, corrosion of the composite front brake rotors could cause separation of the stamped steel centre section from the cast outer rotor resulting in complete loss of braking capability for the affected wheel and a partial loss of front braking. This would increase stopping distances and could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will replace both front brake rotors with rotors having a corrosion protective coating.
Recall 19911759,055 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, In areas of high road salt use, corrosion of the composite front brake rotors could cause separation of the stamped steel centre section from the cast outer rotor resulting in complete loss of braking capability for the affected wheel and a partial loss of front braking. This would increase stopping distances and could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will replace both front brake rotors with rotors having a corrosion protective coating.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 122,740 milesOrem, UTCrash
POWER TRAIN
WAS DRIVING AND A TRUCK PULLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF ME. HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THAT THEY BRAKE TIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. I DO HAVE BRAKES JUST NOT ANTI-LOCK. HAVE CHECKED THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FIX AND FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE ABS MODULE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE SO CAN NOT REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS SAFETY AND EMISSIONS TESTS THAT IT WILL NOT PASS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE TO TRY TO GET FIXED AND PARTS FOR HOURS TO NO REVEAL. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO THE DANGER OF FAILURE AND NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS. ALSO MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT REPORT THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE BRAKES STILL WORK JUST NOT THE ANTI-LOCK PART OF IUT AFTER ALL MY BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SPONGY OR LOW IN ANYWAY ACTUALLY THEY ARE GOOD. I CANNOT EVEN FIND A GOOD ONE IN THE JUNK YARDS AS I HAVE BOUGHT 2 UNITS AND BOTH WERE BAD SO HAD TO RETURN THEM. WHAT A WASTE OF 8 HOURS TOTAL TO FIND THAT THEY HAD SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE 192354 MILES ON IT NOW AND STILL RUNS STRONG. I FEEL THAT EACH TIME I DRIVE IT I AM TAKING A RISK OF HURTING OTHER PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS VEHICLE SO IT IS LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WHEN DRIVING. GM NEEDS TO FIX THESE VEHICLES BEFORE ANY ONE DIES AND THEY GET SUED (IF THIS HASN'T ALREADY HAPPENED). LIKE I SAID IT HAS BEEN A GREAT RELIABLE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM. SO EVERYONE THAT DOES HAVE THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO REPORT IT SO GM IS FORCED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10469227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,740 milesOrem, UTCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
WAS DRIVING AND A TRUCK PULLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF ME. HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THAT THEY BRAKE TIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. I DO HAVE BRAKES JUST NOT ANTI-LOCK. HAVE CHECKED THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FIX AND FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE ABS MODULE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE SO CAN NOT REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS SAFETY AND EMISSIONS TESTS THAT IT WILL NOT PASS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE TO TRY TO GET FIXED AND PARTS FOR HOURS TO NO REVEAL. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO THE DANGER OF FAILURE AND NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS. ALSO MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT REPORT THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE BRAKES STILL WORK JUST NOT THE ANTI-LOCK PART OF IUT AFTER ALL MY BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SPONGY OR LOW IN ANYWAY ACTUALLY THEY ARE GOOD. I CANNOT EVEN FIND A GOOD ONE IN THE JUNK YARDS AS I HAVE BOUGHT 2 UNITS AND BOTH WERE BAD SO HAD TO RETURN THEM. WHAT A WASTE OF 8 HOURS TOTAL TO FIND THAT THEY HAD SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE 192354 MILES ON IT NOW AND STILL RUNS STRONG. I FEEL THAT EACH TIME I DRIVE IT I AM TAKING A RISK OF HURTING OTHER PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS VEHICLE SO IT IS LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WHEN DRIVING. GM NEEDS TO FIX THESE VEHICLES BEFORE ANY ONE DIES AND THEY GET SUED (IF THIS HASN'T ALREADY HAPPENED). LIKE I SAID IT HAS BEEN A GREAT RELIABLE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM. SO EVERYONE THAT DOES HAVE THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO REPORT IT SO GM IS FORCED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10469227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fenton, MICrash
STEERING:LINKAGES
I HAD THIS STEERING COMPONENT ( FORGED PART ) BREAK ON LEFT SIDE LAST YEAR AND NOW THE RIGHT SIDE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND THIS COMPONENT BREAK THEN I SUSPECT THAT WE WOULD BE DEAD FOR BOTH INCIDENTS. I SUSPECT SOME FAULTY PARTS MANUFACTURED BY OEM. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. I SUSPECT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE IN JEOPARDY IF THEY HAVE SIMILAR VEHICLES AND PARTS. I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS SITUATION. PLEASE KEEP ME ADVISED AS TO WHAT YOU FIND OUT.
NHTSA complaint #762626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WICrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED RIGHT SIDE OF CAR BEGAN TO RISE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR REPLACING TORSION BAR. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #893982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Mirada, CA7 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
I WAAS JUST INFORMED THAT GMC HAS A SPECIAL POLICY INVOLVING FIXING OF A VERY DANGEROUS FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM CMSI FOR CA. CHEVROLET, ASTRO VANS. MY VAN WAS INCLUDED IN THIS POLICY. GMC REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS WITHIN THE 10 YEAR SPAN. THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER SINCE THE VAN IS OVER 100,000 MILES THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT? THE FUEL INJECTION , FUEL REGULATION ETC. IS A MESS AND HAS BEEN A TOTAL NIGHTMARE. STALLING IN TRAFFIC, LURCHING FORWARD, VERY STRONG GAS FUMES INSIDE AND OUT, BUCKING, LACK OF POWER ETC. IT HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS FOR ALL OF THESE YEARS. I HAVE TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WHICH ALWAYS COMES BACK TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, SPENT MUCH MONEY TO NO AVAIL. NOW I FIND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL OR 'POLICY' AND I DIDN'T NEED TO HAVE MYSELF OR PASSENGERS IN DANGER AND SMELLING GAS FUMES ALL THIS TIME AND GM REFUSES TO CORRECT PROBLEM. I EVEN HAVE A CASE NUMBER C03196007 AND I'VE TALKED TO ANGELETTE IN CUSTOMER RELATIONS FOR GM AS SHE SAID THEY WON'T FIX IT. SHE REFERRED ME TO YOU?? AND TO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU?? I TRANSPORT TEENAGE BASEBALL PLAYERS IN MY VEHICLE, I CANNOT AFFORD A NEW CAR. PLEASE HELP!!
NHTSA complaint #741185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Point, VAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE FRONT END AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTALL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #877284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 122,740 milesOrem, UTCrash
POWER TRAIN
WAS DRIVING AND A TRUCK PULLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF ME. HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THAT THEY BRAKE TIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. I DO HAVE BRAKES JUST NOT ANTI-LOCK. HAVE CHECKED THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FIX AND FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE ABS MODULE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE SO CAN NOT REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS SAFETY AND EMISSIONS TESTS THAT IT WILL NOT PASS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE TO TRY TO GET FIXED AND PARTS FOR HOURS TO NO REVEAL. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO THE DANGER OF FAILURE AND NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS. ALSO MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT REPORT THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE BRAKES STILL WORK JUST NOT THE ANTI-LOCK PART OF IUT AFTER ALL MY BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SPONGY OR LOW IN ANYWAY ACTUALLY THEY ARE GOOD. I CANNOT EVEN FIND A GOOD ONE IN THE JUNK YARDS AS I HAVE BOUGHT 2 UNITS AND BOTH WERE BAD SO HAD TO RETURN THEM. WHAT A WASTE OF 8 HOURS TOTAL TO FIND THAT THEY HAD SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE 192354 MILES ON IT NOW AND STILL RUNS STRONG. I FEEL THAT EACH TIME I DRIVE IT I AM TAKING A RISK OF HURTING OTHER PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS VEHICLE SO IT IS LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WHEN DRIVING. GM NEEDS TO FIX THESE VEHICLES BEFORE ANY ONE DIES AND THEY GET SUED (IF THIS HASN'T ALREADY HAPPENED). LIKE I SAID IT HAS BEEN A GREAT RELIABLE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM. SO EVERYONE THAT DOES HAVE THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO REPORT IT SO GM IS FORCED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10469227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,740 milesOrem, UTCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
WAS DRIVING AND A TRUCK PULLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF ME. HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THAT THEY BRAKE TIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. I DO HAVE BRAKES JUST NOT ANTI-LOCK. HAVE CHECKED THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FIX AND FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE ABS MODULE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE SO CAN NOT REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS SAFETY AND EMISSIONS TESTS THAT IT WILL NOT PASS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE TO TRY TO GET FIXED AND PARTS FOR HOURS TO NO REVEAL. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO THE DANGER OF FAILURE AND NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS. ALSO MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT REPORT THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE BRAKES STILL WORK JUST NOT THE ANTI-LOCK PART OF IUT AFTER ALL MY BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SPONGY OR LOW IN ANYWAY ACTUALLY THEY ARE GOOD. I CANNOT EVEN FIND A GOOD ONE IN THE JUNK YARDS AS I HAVE BOUGHT 2 UNITS AND BOTH WERE BAD SO HAD TO RETURN THEM. WHAT A WASTE OF 8 HOURS TOTAL TO FIND THAT THEY HAD SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE 192354 MILES ON IT NOW AND STILL RUNS STRONG. I FEEL THAT EACH TIME I DRIVE IT I AM TAKING A RISK OF HURTING OTHER PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS VEHICLE SO IT IS LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WHEN DRIVING. GM NEEDS TO FIX THESE VEHICLES BEFORE ANY ONE DIES AND THEY GET SUED (IF THIS HASN'T ALREADY HAPPENED). LIKE I SAID IT HAS BEEN A GREAT RELIABLE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM. SO EVERYONE THAT DOES HAVE THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO REPORT IT SO GM IS FORCED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10469227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesWaterford, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WHILE MAKING A TURN; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO LEAKING FLUID BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO DEATHS, INJURIES OR POLICE REPORT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36000. UPDATED 09/25/08 *BF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING DUE TO RUST. UPDATED 10/01/08.
NHTSA complaint #10232194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesSkokie, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP A FEW TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALWAYS PERFORMED PERFECTLY. THE REPAIR SHOP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10205862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CA
CHILD SEAT
WHEN THE CONSUMER UNLATCHED THE HARNESS BUCKLE THE SHIELD CAME UP TOO FAST. ONE TIME THE SPRING BROKE AND THE SHIELD WOULD NOT STAY ATTACHED. *NM
NHTSA complaint #10113708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 196,000 milesMontrose, MN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
THE TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PRPOBLEM WAS NOT A RECALL, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.
NHTSA complaint #10087134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mancelona, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
THE TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10040166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Renner, SD
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE LEFT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10034459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Getzville, NY
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
WHILE DRIVING SPARE TIRE FEEL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10027003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kaysville, UT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. STATED THAT FRONT SUSPENSION WILL RUST OUT AND THEN BREAK. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE TO CHANGE NOT ONLY THE FRONT ONE BUT TWO OTHER EXTRAS ONES THAT THE VEHICLE COMES WITH.
NHTSA complaint #10026800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warsaw, IN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #767185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warsaw, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #767185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warsaw, IN
TIRES
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #767185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warsaw, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #767185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warsaw, IN
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #767185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rathdrum, ID
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
C.P.I. FUEL INJECTOR HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 40,000 MILES RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT THE LEAKING FUEL AT THE C.P.I. FUEL INJECTION UNIT IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CHEVROLET DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH FAILURES, BUT THERE IS ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER FAILURES ON THE INTERNET AT ALLDATA, CARPOINT.MSN, CONSUMER REPORTS, ETC. MY FAMILY IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS, LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BEING STRANDED IN DARK, FREEZING WEATHER, ETC. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #762796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fenton, MICrash
STEERING:LINKAGES
I HAD THIS STEERING COMPONENT ( FORGED PART ) BREAK ON LEFT SIDE LAST YEAR AND NOW THE RIGHT SIDE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND THIS COMPONENT BREAK THEN I SUSPECT THAT WE WOULD BE DEAD FOR BOTH INCIDENTS. I SUSPECT SOME FAULTY PARTS MANUFACTURED BY OEM. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. I SUSPECT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE IN JEOPARDY IF THEY HAVE SIMILAR VEHICLES AND PARTS. I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS SITUATION. PLEASE KEEP ME ADVISED AS TO WHAT YOU FIND OUT.
NHTSA complaint #762626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tomah, WI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY GOES INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8003315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waukesha, WI
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
STEEL CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN COMPETELY OFF, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #899705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waukesha, WI
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
STEEL CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSSEMBLY HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #899642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden City, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #898501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden City, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #898501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden City, MI
PARKING BRAKE
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #898501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smithfield, UT
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
FIBERS ON REAR LEAF SPRING HAVE BEEN COMING APART OVER PAST COUPLE YEARS. CONSUMER PERFORMED REPAIR WORK, AND HAS PROBLEM COMPONENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #896758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Berlin, WI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING INTO DRIVEWAY. GM AND DEALER FAIL TO ADMIT THE DESIGN DEFECT WHICH WAS CORRECTED ON 1997 VECHICLES AND IS NOW REQUIRED FOR REPAIRS. NO TORSION BAR SEALS WERE EVER INSTALLED PER GM'S MANUAL ACCORDDING TO MY DEALER MECHANIC. THIS SEAL WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT ROAD DEBREE AND WATER FROM ENTERING THE SUPPORT TUBE AND CAUSING THE RUST, STRESS CORROSION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE TORSION BAR. THE FACT IS THAT GM CORRECTED THE DESIGN DEFECT ON 1997 MODELS WITHOUT ADMITTING TO THE DESIGN PROBLEM, THUS ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF OWNERS OF SUCH VECHICLES. FURTHERMORE, GM FAILED TO SUGGEST ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SEAL IN ANY OF THEIR OWNERS MANUALS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS DESIGN FLAW HASN'T RESULTED IN DEATHS AND LAW SUITS. THE NHSA DATA BASE SHOWS APPROXIMATELY 90 CUSTOMER FAILURES FROM 1992 THRU 1996 WITH FAILURE NUMBER PEAKING AT 35 IN 1995. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SITUATION AND SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #751731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.