The vehicle stalled without warning, while traveling 80 MPH.
1998 Chevrolet Astro engine complaints
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Belt tensioner casing cracked/broken around mount bolt, causing loss of belt tension, power assisted steering, and power assisted braking. Throttle control pedal "sticks" and excessive pressure must be applied to overcome resistance. Brake pedal could not be depressed until excessive force was applied with both feet, occurred twice at very slow speeds while cresting a short steep incline and turning to the right to park, cause yet unknown. Dt
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Consumer states transmission is slipping and there is harsh shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Dealer found torque converter and valve body need to be replaced.
Transmission has to be rebuilt due to bad shifting. Also, engine rod bearing was making a kocking sound that forced replacement. *ak crack in cooling system had to replace seal.
Battery failed. Nlm
Coolant leaking from radiator and vehicle overheats. Also, when applying brakes pedal gets hard, and goes all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak the hold down spring for rear brake rusted due to wet weather.
The vehicle's control arms failed. Yh
Tensioner arm housing broke off of engine block rendering vehicle undriveable. Transmission slipped between 2 & 3 & 4 gears. Replaced transmission with new gm trans. No monetary relief from gm was received.
Security light kept coming on. Then car would not start, then took to dealer ,and the fuel pump had to be changed. One week later, vehicle would not start again , changed the sensor . Two weeks later, vehicle would not start once again. Towed truck to dealer, and they took out the dash and replaced a switch.
Roblems that I have listed are only the icing on the cake. I have several other problems and such as : oil coller inlet, rear main seal, extention housing leaking.my front end alignment wanders, problems with keyless remote and factory alarm.roof rack was improperly installed, cigarettte lighter falls out, glove box light switch defective,raido speakers not propertly installled. When tensioner failed, there was a loud noise from the front end,so I decided to get off the busy road to find out where the noise came from. My steering also went out;I had my children with me on a busy road speed limit 45.I went to make a left had turn and had extreme difficulty in turning my wheel. I had to unbuckle my seatbelt; to pull on the steering wheel with all my body weight, and still couldn't make the turn, I had to back up and try to turn again.I continue to have frontend,window,fuel injection, doors not wanting to lock and unlock properly and I still continue to have these problems. I feel that this chevrolet, astro is a very unsafe vehicle to be driving. Any info you can give me on this vehicle would be greatly appericated. Thank you laurie hoekzema.
While driving at high speeds between 40-70 MPH vehicle will suddenly lose all power and shut down without warning. Dealer has been contacted.
Spring loaded belt tensioner fell off of vehicle causing loss of power. Mjs
Plastic pulley on belt tensioner desentegraded causing arm to bust off engine block while traveling on interstate in middle lane. Surprised by loss of brake pedal while pulling over to emergency lane in heavy traffic! Glad my wife was not driving the van at this time. My opinion is that not only is this a cheap part , but possibly dangerous in certain conditions. Not to mention stranded 40 miles from home.
Fan belt failed twice.
Oil pan gasket failed, resulting in leakage.
Check engine light comes on, possible engine failure.
While driving the vehicle stalls and shuts down , giving the driver no indication. Vehicle was repaired under a recall and the problem still exists. The dealer has been notified.
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