1996 Chevrolet Astro steering problems

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 235,059 miles · VA

I just got home & was backing around to where I park when the brake pedal started vibrating. I did manage to park. The next day the vibrating stopped when a grating noise was made. Suddenly the brake pedal came way up. It does have some brakes but they are hard to depress. Suddenly my power steering is gone. There was no indication of problems with either beforehand. This van just passed inspection in mid-august, and has always been taken care of.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Steering · WI · 1 injury

While driving 65 MPH the front passenger side of vehicle dropped, causing driver to loose control of vehicle. Vehicle bounced across 3 lanes of traffic, child hit his head on side of vehicle. Dealer determined the tie rod broke on passenger side.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Steering · WA

A metallic noise was heard from front of vehicle. Steering would not function properly. Consumer found the steering mechanism had come undone, that the bolt and nut had come unscrewed and the steering arm unconnected from the steering mechanism. Dealer however, found broken idler steering arm and loose upper ball joints, dealer also stated that a front end alignment was needed. Manufacturer notified.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Steering · MA

Power assist:hydroboost unit will continue to go out. When this happpens vehicle will lose steering and brakes. Contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Steering · MI

On two occasions, vehicle almost lost steering, due to excessive play in the idle arm, consumer states idle arm fails every 20000 miles.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Engine, Steering · 30,000 miles · MI

The oil cooler lines leaked oil onto the engine which caused it to smoke. The oil cooler lines have been replaced three times within the last 30,000 miles. *nm there was noise in the front end due to a worn right front outer tie rod and when damp or cold out, a hard shift would be present when making turns.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · MI

While driving steering and brakes go out at same time. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Fuel system, Steering · MN

Electronic fuel pump makes high pitch noise. Yh

Filed Feb 29, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Control arm broke, causing the front end to drop which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Also, idler arm broke 5 times. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Steering · NM

While making a right turn the tie rod bolt that connects to the u-joint slipped out, causing loss of steering, wheel was just spinning freely. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.