1995 Chevrolet Astro acceleration problems

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

While driving at highway speed, applied brakes and without warning heard noises. Driver states felt like something was dragging. Dealer has been notified; however, could not duplicate the problem.*ak consumer adds applying the brake pedal did disengage the cruise control, but did not slow the vehicle. Presently, the brakes appear to be working, but have not had to make anymore emergency stops at highway speed.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Acceleration · NJ

On 2 occasions , the throttle would race to high speed. At the same time the engine check light' would go on. The engine would run poorly or at very high RPM's. Then the light would go out, and the engine would run normally. A check of the computer codes indicated there was temperature sensor problem. It was serviced, however it has reoccured.the driver kept the vehicle from going out of control by stepping on the brakes and turning the ignition off.

Filed Feb 18, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

Abs brakes come on more frequently than they should. When approaching a light they squeal and vehicle lunges forward. There is a phase ii recall that the dealer is waiting for more information. *ak

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Acceleration · GA

While at a stop vehicle lunges forward which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 6, 1999 · Acceleration · MI · crash

Sudden acceleration occurred after coming to a stop, causing the vehicle to rear end vehicle in front. Dealer notified and informed consumer that it was normal. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.

Filed May 6, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY

Brakes slipped when applied and released intermittently, causing the vehicle to lurch forward. .dealer cannot determine what is causing the problem.

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · MN

When stopping or starting vehicle would accelerate and lunge forward. Dealer contacted, and stated computer chip was defective. Could not remedy problem. Also, fuel pump went out, vehicle does not comply to any recalls. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Filed Aug 26, 1998 · Acceleration · MI

Due to the malfunctioning of the speed signal sensor, the vehicle braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping diastance, almost resulting in an accident.

Filed Apr 9, 1997 · Acceleration · NC

Intermittently while driving vehicle and removing foot from accelerator pedal the vehicle increases in speed. This also happens from a dead stop in reverse. Vehicle has been in shop at least (5) times for this problem; on 10/96, no problem found, and on 12/96, cruise control replaced. Vehicle was also serviced on 1/97 & 2/97, no copy of work order, on 3/17/97 vehicle was still in shop.

Filed Oct 15, 1996 · Acceleration, Body · AL · crash · 1 injury

Driving with cruise control on at 65 MPH, car veered to right shoulder suddenly, steering locked up, car jumped out of cruise control, leaped forward/ over median, rolled 5 times, side door came off, driver seriously injured, 2 passengers died. *ak consumer states cruise control appeared to have dropped out and then restarted.