The vehicle's control arms failed. Yh
1998 Chevrolet Astro suspension complaints
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I own a 1990 chevrolet astro (van) and a 1998 astro. The 1998 van is 18 inches longer then the 1990 . The extra 18 inches were added to the same suspension as the 1990 astro. The 1998 astro has a bad sway to the rear suspenison weather you have slowed to turn into to a drive way or making a curve on the highway this van would still be rocking after you had completed this task. I have never been car sick in my life but sitting in the third seat would make you feel ill. On the 18th of feb. My worst nightmare come true while travling over a mt.pass(oregon hwy #20) I hit a patch of black ice I did all the right thing but the rear of that van had it own agenda. Witness state that they were shocked on how the rear of the van rocked or swayed the way it did and that were lucky that it did not roll . I have been talking with owners of this same type of van and most of them feel the same about the rear suspension. One person also stated that they had heard that there is some type of repair kit out to correct this problem . That is news to me!!! If this is so it sure would have saved seven people alot of pain and suffering. In the end when this accident is over the cost should be over $50,000 dollars. I have also lost a small part of my soul......is there a site that I can find out the types of accidents that this van have been in (or caused) or if this issue is a problem that has a repair kit out on the market? Thank you for your time the wise family.
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.
Vehicle is not working properly. When consumer drives car between 45-50 MPH the car shakes and vibrates.
The tires on this vehicle wears out. (outside edge) the vehicle alignment has been corrected three times, and yet the tires still wear badly. G.m. Will not do anything about it please help, I'am totatly disabled and can not afford to put tires on this vehicle every fifteen thousand miles. *ak( dot number: tire size: lt 235 65 )
The tires on this vehicle wears out. (outside edge) the vehicle alignment has been corrected three times and yet the tires still wear badly. G.m. Will not do anything about it please help, I'am totatly disabled, and cannot afford to put tires on this vehicle every fifteen thousand miles. *ak( dot number: tire size: lt 235 65 )
Anti lock brakes failed. Yh
Vehicle experiencing suspension failure. Vehicle constantly pulling to the right while driving.
There's a clunking noise, as if a piece of metal is broken in the vehicle. When driving at 45mph the vehicle starts shaking. Also the vehicle pulls to right. Dealer has had vehicle for a month.
Front end suspension continually out of adjustment/alignment.
When putting heavy objects or items in rear of vehicle that weigh more than 200lbs, the suspension leaf spring would bottom out. Had talked to dealer & nothing done. Had put helper leaf spring, but not enough. Needs to have rear of vehicle redesigned. Front end is very light.
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