1993 Chevrolet Astro problems

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 180,000 miles · CA

Both front power door locks on driver side and passenger side malfunction intermittently from inside of vehicle regardless of whether or not the engine is running. Secondary problem is the battery draining if left more than 24 hours without being started. Both batteries are one year old, in good condition, and are the right type. The main battery drains first, so when the auxiliary battery is still strong, the engine will start. I feel that the cause of the battery/batteries draining is not the batteries themselves but another source, possibly the front power door locks. The interior lights or exterior lights are not the source of power that is draining the battery/batteries. This vehicle is used and owned by a disabled person in a wheelchair. The vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery to accommodate a wheelchair lift, driver's power seat, and power sliding door.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet astro. The contact stated the steel brake line rusted and the brakes failed. While replacing the brake pads the fluid leaked onto a rusted area of the brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · 170,000 miles · OK · crash · 2 injuries

Was involved in a single accident, which a deer ran out in front of me I merge right to avoid hitting the deer, and rolled 1.5 times and when resting upon top of truck, the rear left tire broke off of the hub, and axle.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Seat belts · 131,000 miles · CA

The front passenger and driver seat belt retractor did not accommodate obese individuals. The retractor did not reach the latch. The consumer was informed that extensions were available. *jb consumer was 5'9" and 200 lbs. The seat belt retractor was 6 inches short.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Body, Suspension · MI

Torsion bar that support engine broke in two. *la the manufacturer changed the design and shortened the bars by three inches. The old design allowed salt, water and ice to get into the extension sleeves.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Steering · 186,000 miles · MD · crash

While turning left steering wheel locked up , and consumer lost the control, resulting in a head on collision. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

Mechanical-bought '93 ext. Model in '96. Replaced two starters, two batteries going towards my third one, had to get the entire engine repaired because of a blown head gasket, the tranny starts slipping from 1st to 2nd gear, won't bother trying the A/C no more because the check engine light comes on, it starts to idle very rough then it stalls. Gas mileage not good; I filled up the tank, and when I brake at a stop light...the gasoline gauge almost drops to 1/2 a tank and it won't come back up. Traveling from los angeles to valencia or los angeles to san diego it overheats terribly, drove a '90 toyota tercel to valencia from l.a. With a busted radiator and that car did not overheat!.nice van but I thought it was a chevy not a ford aerostar.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Body · GA

My 1993 chevrolet astro van was recalled for paint peeling several years ago. My vehicle was taken to a local chevrolet dealer who "repainted my vehicle". They had it for at least one week. When it was returned, it did appear repainted. However for the past three years the paint is slowly peeling off on the top of my van. It is now starting to get worse and the silver metal is showing and it is becoming quite noticeable with some small rust spots. There does not appear to be a cover under the the top of the vans paint. Small areas on the doors and windows, that are not the same color as the rest of the van are also peeling. If you look around athens, ga, you can take notice of the other chevrolet astros that are also peeling paint. Is there any recourse to take care of this?

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Seats · 100,000 miles · KS

The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 94 v 177 000 which is related to the vehicles head restraints. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Mar 22, 2003 · Seat belts · 145,000 miles · IN

Female portion of rear seat belt buckle (for shoulder harness) sticks up too far. Owner is having problems finding toddler child seats that will buckle properly in vehicle. Owner used to use center lap belt. Now has three children and needs to use one of the shoulder belts.