My wipers on my 1997 astro van stop working during use which is of course is very dangerous. After reading some of the other peoples problems it is apparent that this is a known problem with this vehicle.. Why wont gm do anything about it? Does someone need to die?
1997 Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints
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The power windows failed to roll up or down, the problem was repaired 3 times. *jb the vehicle was under warranty and remained experiencing the same problem(s) eventhough fixed by dealer. Scc
The windshield wipers on my chevy astro van does not work every so often. I will be driving down the road and want to use them, and they just don't work. To get them to work, I have to pull off the side of the road, shut off my vehicle and turn it back on. I complained to the dealership about this a couple of years ago and they told me that unless it stops altogether, they would not be able to locate the problem. Well, now I have 90,000 miles on this van and it's a 5 1/2 year old vehicle (1997). Last week 3/7/03, I received a notice of this problem from chevy. Chevy will fix this problem if the vehicle has less than 70,000 miles on it. That leave me out of the picture. I don't think that is right, considering that I tried to do something about it years ago.
Windshield wiper stops in vertical position when it wants to, occasionally does not stop when switched off, operates at regular speed when in the intermittent positions.
The windshield wipers on my 1997 chevrolet astro van work intermittently. Sometimes they quit working, sometimes they work constantly while on the intermittent setting. This can be dangerous if they quit working while driving in inclement weather.
Power windows have failed 3 times. Mr
Windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer was afraid of running into the back of the vehicle or crashing into the gaurd rail. It was raining heavily when the windshield wipers just stopped. Consumer could only see the tail lights of the other vehicle.
I have had a number of problems with this vehicle: both the left and right power windor motors; replace the key remote, both idler arms,front brake pad at 37,000 miles, serpentime belt, power steering pump - replaced twice, had to fix oil cooler lines twice, replaced distributor/rotor; replaced lower gasket due to intake manifold leak, and fuel pump modual. All of this was done before my car had 57,000 miles. The dealer has been very fair and repaired at low or now cost. I have had two trips shortened due to breakdowns and have spent over $1,500 on repairs not covered under warrenty or by the dealer. This is in addition to normal maintenance (oil and filter,four new tires,and transmission fluid and filter). I am concerned as to "what is next" and when the dealer when no longer be able to fix these problems at low cost to me.
Without warning windshield wipers stopped working while driving.*ak dealer states although he has seen a number of similar cases, there is no recall or factory / dealer assistance available.
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Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable due a malfunction within windshield wiper motor, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Power windows in driver's and front passenger's doors have failed on separate occasions. Dealership has made repairs for both incidents. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Both windshield wipers fail to operate intermittently, resulting in reduced visibility during inclement weather. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
The windshield wipers malfunctioned.
Coolant line rubbed up against the engine block and wore a hole in it. The new line has been redesigned to avoid the contact. The windshield wipers intermittently stops and has happened at least 15 times. The fuel gauge stopped working, reads full for 20 minutes then slowly comes down, dealer replaced the tank gauge
Windshield wipers work only intermittently in warm weather.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer's repair shop numerous times for same problem. Dealer was unable to remedy problem.please provide further details.
Power windows on passenger's side went out/failed to go up or down. Took to dealership, and mechanic indicated it was out of warranty. Would not repair it. *ak passenger side failed in 1999, however was repaired under warranty.
The rear hatch door will not stay up the consumer has to hold the hatch open. Nlm
Consumer states while driving, electrical system failed and vehicle ceased as battery ran down, replaced alternator and ignition coil and wire.
Driver's side rear window will not stay open, clips that should hold it up are blocked by material, window slams shut when going over a bump. Transmission went out at 45000 miles. *ak oil leak, dealer ordered axle output shaft seal and crankshaft sensor. Electric fuel pump replaced due to vehicle cutting and would crank, but would not star. Oil pressure gauge erratic, dealer replaced oil pressure sender. Front brakes and pads were replaced, rotors were resurfaced. Consumer states there is play in the steering, dealer replaced both idler arms and reset toe in. Power door locks inoperable, dealer replaced power door lock switch. Power window inoperable, dealer replaced power window switch. Shifter was hard to move, dealer replaced shift cable. Gas pedal binds at times, dealer ordered throttle cable and replaced accelerator cable. Driver seta seems loose when braking, dealer ordered driver seat track assembly and replaced driver seat adjuster. Pcm fuse kept blowing out, dealer removed engine cover and traced wire harness, repaired shorted harness at the rear of the transmission.
I contacted chevrolet and they said that they had recalled 1995 and 1996 models for this problem. I know of two other vans that are the same model as mine, and they are having problems with their wipers also. I believe this is a manufacturing defect. This is a safety problem because you don't know when these wipers will stop!
Switch for rear AC/heat burned and smoked when I turned it on. Premier motor coach installed it. This is the second failure in this vehicle. Last summer, it didn't blow any air. I spoke with premeir as the latest motor lasted 13000 miles. Had I put the heat on and left the car, a fire would have started. I would like to know where else I can turn to. Premier could care less. They are located at 205 complex dr, lakeland florida 33801. They obviously have a defective product and do not back it up for safety. My car was smoking and burning until I turned the switch off. I can not use it until it is replace, at my expense, not premier. I am furious that my family and I were subjected to a dangerous product. Premeir motor coach states they have never had any failure and blame the dealer. The dealer has been fair. I would like to also issue a consumer complaint with all necessary agencies. Any suggestions. I do believe this product would have started a very dangerous situation. Please help me and other.
Consumer went to check why the engine light came on, mechanics reported that the wiring underneath the drivers side was entangled.
Chevrolet doesn't care about using cheap parts- after warranty they say trade it in .numerous things wrong with van and have talked to chevrolet many times. Can't use back door of van, run out of gas, knobs fall of interior devices, asked chevy to help since 37,000 and problems still happening as I go, can't afford to fix and can't afford to trade. Another nice shove it job by chevrolet they don't stand by their prduct and their product is not safe please respond.
Driving on the highway while raining windshield wipers stopped working. Contacted dealer. They work periodically now.
Driver's side power window motor failed. Driver could not roll down or up the window. *ak
Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide further details.
Radio broke down. Yh
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