1990 Chevrolet Astro problems

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Brakes, Lights · 182,083 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet astro. While driving 45 MPH, the contact quickly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a deer. The vehicle slowed down in the direction of oncoming traffic. When she depresses the brake pedal, the wheel bearings freeze and the vehicle steers into oncoming traffic. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had been inspected and repaired. While at the dealer for new tires and an alignment, the contact was informed that the front passenger sway bar failed, and the vehicle should never have passed inspection. The vehicle had no internal lights, but the dealer made the repair. The headlights worked occasionally, but have not been repaired. The contact also stated that she places four quarts of oil in the vehicle every day. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer since the headlights and sway bar failures. The current mileage was 184,583 and failure mileage was 182,083. Updated 10/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the seat belts need to be repaired. Updated 10/15/08.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Seats · 50,000 miles · MI

The driver's seat underside frame track runners that attach to the automatic seat adjustment motorized system has failed to maintain its proper function. The right side runner was made from an alluminum alloy and the left side runner was made from a steel alloy. The steel alloy has held up and maintained its position throughout the years. However, the alluminum alloy runner on the left underside of the driver's seat has broken and lost all functionality. This causes the driver's seat to severly lean towards the right and back. Along with the current saftey recalls about the interal frame of the seat design. Other 1990 chevrolet astro vans that have the current problem could have a very serious injury, if not a fatality upon even a moderately lowspeed collision from any direction. In 1993, we brought the van back to a dealer to have the seat repaired, however, the same problem has accured once again. Obviously, the manufacturers part design has a clear defect.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Seats · CA · 1 injury

Vehicle was modified into a conversion van. Driver's seat busted and fell backwards. *ak the part which supports the back of the seat failed.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Seat belts · WA

Had placed child seat in vehicle, threaded seat belt through and locked it. Seat belt failed to be cinched tight enough to keep child seat from tipping over when rounding corners.

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle quickly enough when applied. Can hear ABS motor catching and then releasing. Had not contacted dealership. Been in contact with manufacturer.

Filed Feb 24, 2001 · Tires · AZ

Tire bubled to about twice normal size on about half of tire. (tiresize: p205/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/75r15 )

Filed Aug 29, 2000 · Brakes · PA

When applying brakes, they caused a thumping sound, and brakes would momentarily lock up at a stop position. Also, sudden stop would cause rear wheels to lock up as well. All conditions would happen intermittently. Vehicle been to a independent repair shop on 3-4 occasions, and was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jun 10, 2000 · CA

In driving around town I've noticed the same problem on almost every older van. I have an "84" pick-up and I do not have a problem. No safety defect listed in summary.

Filed Apr 15, 2000 · Transmission · GA

My husband was going to back the van up out of the garage. It was in "park". He started the ignition and as soon as the van started, it backed up even though it was in park. It went several feet before my husband has to stop it by shutting off the ignition. If a child had been behind the van or another vehicle it would have been hit. We have been told the problem is the "torque - converter". I will never drive the van again. I realize the van has high mileage and understand that anything can go wrong with a vehicle that old, but I car pool small children. It that had happened to me at school, I could have killed someone's child. I have never heard of this happening, but our mechanic tells me that he has had it happen to him one time. Please check into this.

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving down the road, hit black piece of ice, swerved and hit a tree. Driver's side shoulder belt failed. As a result, driver's face hit the steering wheel.