Differential unit failed while driving. Consumer intermittently would hear a clonking noise from the rear of vehicle; vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions, and was informed that nothing could be found. Differential is inoperative, and dealer repaired problem, paid part of the cost. *ak
1996 Chevrolet Astro transmission complaints
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When stopping the truck it takes about 1 minute for the brake pedal to go down, and usually it goes all the way down to the floorboard of the truck and loses all of the braking power. *ak consumer states that ever since the power assist brakes were changed from vacuum to a hydraulic booster, the emergency brake is difficult to operate and weak, the vehicle can not be shifted to park until the engine is started and the rolling speed is sufficiently slow, and when stopped on a grede with the motor off, the foot operated brakes will fail.
Transmission solenoid failed.
Fuel pump failed.
Solenoid pressure control failed.
Vehicle rolls backward,while in srive, after having stopped on an incline.
Belt tensioner failure causing loss of steering and braking.
Differential ring and pinion gear failed 5 times.
During vehicle operation on an incline or hill, the vehicle tends to downshift from (d) to (3rd), causing the car to accelerate suddenly.
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