1999 Chevrolet Astro electrical problems

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Electrical · 230,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The contact approached the vehicle and noticed that the entire front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department filed a report stating that the fire was due to on electrical issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Electrical · 00

Will not start when weather is damp. Will take 3 or 4 days to dry out before starting again. No mechanic has been able to pin point the problem. Towed to shop van sits inside the bay dries out and starts within 2-3 hours. Happens every time it gets damp. 10 years been doing the samething.

Filed Feb 24, 2008 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · AZ

Anti theft security system failure. Locks owner out from starting vehicle in wet weather. Bad placement of computer system placed under battery. Corrosion of security systems communications wiring caused lock out and car will not start.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Body, Electrical · NY

Dt: on friday the battery went dead and the owner couldn't open the back doors. The vehicle was parked in front of the house. The owner could not open the back doors to get to his tools. The owner was concerned that if an accident occurred no one could get out of the back doors. This was the way the vehicle was built. The owner felt this was a safety defect. The owner was not worried about the battery going dead, just about the back door not opening.

Filed Nov 28, 2004 · Electrical · CT

1999 astro blows fuses in cig. Lighter socket. When this happens, rear door will not unlock and windows will not operate. This can happen multiple times ina single day.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · NC

Ongoing electrical system problem, draining the battery power, and causing the battery to overheat. Battery became so hot that itt had to be disconnected to prevent an explosion. Dealer contacted for a scheduled appointment.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · OH

Consumer complained about an ignition problem. Also, steering wheel locked up while parking. Consumer called dealership to explain the problem, and was told that this vehicle was not on recall for this defect.

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · AR

Vehicle bought at the end of 2000, used. Every summer since I have had to have wiring replaced in the engine, front door locks stopped working after 5 months, front brakes have been replaced three times, I have had to have it towed 6 times do to the wiring and I have had to replace the alternator and battery due to all of the electrical and alternator problems. I also had to replace the starter. Hydraulics on rear door also broken. Display lights come on and off when they want to and I have continually replaced fuses. I thought at first that these were just flukes, but they are continually getting worse. I did talk to the previous owners son about six months after purchasing the van and he informed me that his mother returned it because things kept falling apart on it. I wish I had been informed before hand how much trouble it was going to be. I love chevorlet vehicles and I still like my van it's just costing me too much in repairs. I have also had to replace the driver window motor and the mechanic told me that it had already been replaced before. The passenger side window is now stalling and the gas gauge hasn't worked in year. I have to keep up with my mileage to make sure I don't run out gas. I am giving the date of the last incident when it was towed.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Electrical, Locks · TX

Consumer states has problem with the electrical system, door latch does not work/passenger window does not open, and windshield wipers are not working. Dealer states sorry nothing we can do, you don't have a warranty.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · CA

Electrical wiring problems. Consumer was driving the vehicle when it completely died, and he had no steering or brake power. It almost caused a car accident. Dealer was contacted, and stated that this was an electrical problem ,that they had to change a fuse, but the problem still persists. Was not contacted.