1995 Chevrolet Astro transmission problems

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire · 1 injury

Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. Back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. Alternator failed. Serpentine belt failed. Air conditioner quit blowing. Rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. Oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. Vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. Vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. Oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. Rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. While driving, lights on dash started blinking, all indicator needles and gauges were jumping back and forth, smoke came out of the vents, consumer tried to stop vehicle, but brakes and steering failed, vehicle finally rolled to a stop, sliding door would not open, finally driver and daughter got out through front doors, fire and smoke came from under the hood, consumer's daughter has experienced chest pains due to this, consumer has to pay for the rest of the loan even though vehicle was a total loss. Consumer feels this fire occurred due to the many electrical problems the vehicle experienced, she is requesting reimbursement, dealer would not help her.

Filed Sep 10, 2000 · Transmission · AZ

I have heard in the past that chevrolet has had troubles with the transmisions in the chevrolet astros. I own a chevrolet astro and have experienced the trans. Slipping I am looking for information in regaurds to any factory recalls or hidden warenties from the manufacture

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

Clunk when putting vehicle in gear, and the vehicle does not hold in park and reverse gears due to possible transmission failure. Yh

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Transmission · CA

No summary

Filed Jun 9, 1999 · Transmission · WV

Key was in ignition but the engine was not activated. Child moved automatic transmission lever without holding down the brakes, which resulted in vehicle rolling away. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 19, 1998 · Transmission · ME · crash

The park pawl did not engage which caused the vehicle to roll down hill with 2 children in the car. Then crashed into trees, no injuries involved. Dealer said inter- lock safety system malfunctioned.

Filed Oct 1, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Engine stalls out for no reason/ABS brakes do not stop vehicle when brakes applied/transmission fails to shift into reverse and instrument panellights stay on during the day. Vehicle still running after ignition is turned off. Taking to dealer again.

Filed Oct 10, 1997 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

Brake rotors needed to be resurfaced, causing vibration. Mjs

Filed Mar 17, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Rear wheel bearings experienced excessive wear. In addition, replaced idler arm/ring and pinion gear/front brake pads/rotors.

Filed Dec 2, 1996 · Transmission · FL

Power train housing/bearings/rings and pinion gears with seals replaced.