1996 Chevrolet Astro electrical problems

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet astro. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact found a recall notice inside the vehicle from when it was purchased. The recall letter pertains to the ignition coil wire. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2007 · Electrical · 132,000 miles · WI

Electrical failure. Repeated in a 1996 chevy astro. Leading to starter engage while engine running.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · TX

Dt: 1996 chevrolet astro. The vehicle began to smoke on august 11, 2005. The smoke was coming from the dashboard. The vehicle was being driven when this occurred. The consumer stated the switch or the plug for the rear air conditioner blower melted. Also, melted the first six inches of the wiring harness. The vehicle is still drivable. The consumer was able to pull the vehicle over and turn it off. He checked to make sure there were no flames. This problem has not yet been repaired.

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Abs light is on, and when brakes are applied stopping distance is not normal. Dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer has had numerous repairs on vehicle, differential was overhauled, windshield wipers work intermittenly, fule injection system was repaired, ignition switch cylinder was replaced, as well as alternator, the entire ABS system has been rebuilt, consumer states rattle sound from front of engine drivebelt was replaced as well as tensioner, also fule/air filter was replaced. Automatic transmission was replaced. Front and rear shocks were replaced.

Filed Dec 4, 2000 · Electrical · IL

Battery to starter cable shorted to tie rod due to poor cable routing, potential fire hazard.

Filed Sep 19, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

We bought this van as a conversion van. We have been very unhappy with the perofrmance of the van. We have had the airconditing repaired twice. The battery failed many times. One time the alternator was replaced. There has always been a clonking noise when braking that the dealer can identify. The tires wore out just after they were a year old. The van has also been taken to the dealer for numerous other repairs.( dot number: )

Filed Nov 5, 1998 · Electrical · VA

Without any warning the instrument gauges on the dashboard stopped working for a couple of seconds. Currently, they don't work for 5 days straight. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Sep 28, 1998 · Electrical · NY

Recall notice on the ignition coil wire received after failure occured resulting in burning of other components.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Turn signal (flasher) failed.

Filed Oct 1, 1997 · Electrical · CA

Spark plugs failed.