Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. There is a recall for the 1994-1996 astros, but not for the 1997, which has the same problem. Please provide further information.
1997 Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints
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Windshield wipers malfunctioned, which could have caused visual difficulty, and result in a crash. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipers ice up with just a tiny bit of snow or sleet.
The latches on the left hand passenger's window: door hinge will not lock over center. This causes the window to slam shut when other vehicles are passing by. The problem has been reported to the dealership. The dealer has not been able to corrected.
Windshield wipers are working intermentently ,they come on sometimes when needed and other times not at all.
Windshield wipers stop intermitently - at random points - manually moving the wiper blade makes them restart. This is a major safety issue at highway speed in a florida rainstorm.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.
I have owned this vehicle for a year and have had problems with throttle since then. Transmission was overhauled due to faulty coolant hos a month after purchase and now trns. Fliud pump is shot. Window motors are not working properly and niether are power locks. Friend owns 97' safari and has same exact problems. Is costing me more than van is worth
Power window. Fuel gauge. Auto door locks.
Electric window.
Interior has heavy exhaust fumes.
Gas pedal sticks to the floor. * et
Power window module went out, and there was a fire. The consumer put the fire out.
The wipers have intermittent problems. You will turn them on with no results. Turning it on a couple more times in quick session will prove useless. Turn them on at a later time and they will work. This sounds simular to another recent gm recall . Please check out .
Windshield wiper motor failed on several occasions.
Trim on two rear bench seats fell off which was replaced.
Side windows that push out do not stay out while driving. They will shut due to the pressure of the wind. Dealer has been contacted.
Fuel injector failed. Nlm
Window locks failed resulting in smashing childs head.
The vans sliding door glass shattered and broke when the owner closed her drivers door.
Power steering pump main shaft failed causing loss of control
When driving and a big truck passes the astro and the rear side quarter window shut all by itself, when the window is opened the lock on the window is adjusted so that the window could stay open. But for some reason when something heavy winded comes by like a big truck, the window would shut without any notice. The owner states that there are children that sit back in the rear of the astro, and that this is dangerous for the window to shut like this.
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