1995 Chevrolet Astro: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Fuel system, Steering · 200,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 11-12-13 *bf the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Suspension · PA

While driving at approx 10mph in mall parking lot heard a ping and left front of vechicle droped to were the tire hit the wheel well causing loss of steering, if had happened on hi-way at hi-way speeds could have resulted in severe accid or death. Dealer said was a design flaw that gm knows about and redesigned. Had to replace both torsion bars and buy an adapter kit with towing and repairs cost was $910.00 of which I had to pay. Beleave that since gm had to redesign the bar it shows a flaw does exist, and that gm should at least pay part of the repairs. But have heard nothing from them concerning that. What will it take, a wrongful death lawsuit to get gm to acknowledge this? Or purhaps a consumer class action suit.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Suspension · IL

Torsion bar failed, causing front suspension to collapse. This is a serious failure which can result in loss of steering control. It is obvious that this is a design defect, confirmed by the redesign of the torsion bar assembly. Chevrolet refuses to acknowledge that this is a design defect and has any safety implications (re: chevrolet customer assistance center 800‑222‑1020, file # c 04856310). Looking through the federal safety agency compliants data base, numerous other torsion bar failures can be found and it is apparent that gm was aware of this problem for at least 2 years - however there has been no tsi or safety warning issued. How many injuries and deaths have to be attributed to torsion bar failure before gm issues a safety bulletin and admits a design defect that threatens the public safety ???????????????? I guess after gm takes your money they don't want anything to do with you until you're ready to buy another of their over-priced, poorly designed pieces of junk.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Suspension · WI

When driving at 20 MPH consumer noticed a problem with front end of vehicle. Consumer pulled vehicle into a parking lot when front left hand side of the vehicle dropped completely down on tire, causing loss of steering control. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who determined that it was due to torsion bar which broke. Also, manufacturer has changed design of the torsion bar which required consumer to replace both right and left hand sides. Please provide any further details.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · PA

Ongoing problem with loss of steering and braking due to a leakage. Vehicle been repaired by dealer on two occasions, and probelm reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Engine · GA

Heard loud pop out of from end, lost power steering, power brakes. Pulled off road, seen that belt was broken. Went to replace belt notice alot of movement in alternator bracket. After further investigation, found two bolts of three broken off in engine block, other is stripped out can't remove.

Filed May 31, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · MD

While coming off ramp onto an intersection vehicle lost steering and brake booster due to malfunctioning of power assist pump. Vehicle taken to independent shop, and had power assist pump replaced. Feel free to provide further details.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Steering · GA

During normal driving experienced intermittent/momentary loss of steering due to collapse clip on steering column had fallen off.

Filed Aug 7, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · CA · 1 injury

Steering: driving approximately 65mph approaching to an exit, attempted to turn the steering wheel was very hard to turn. Applied brakes, there were no brakes and complete loss of steering.

Filed Jun 20, 1996 · Steering · PA

Power steering leak, when driving loss of steering without warning and wheel will not turn left or right, causing loss of engine power.

Filed Sep 7, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · WI

Loose fan bolts caused the belt to come off causing loss of power steering and brakes. Tt

Filed Jun 29, 1995 · Brakes, Steering · IL

Power steering hose fell off, causing loss of power steering.