1999 Chevrolet Astro: doors won't lock, open or latch

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Visibility · CO

- the automatic door locks locked more than once. I called the chevrolet dealer since I could not leave since I could not lock the side doors; a mechanic informed me that it had something to do with synchronization of the automatic door lock while I actually lock the doors (very confusing to me). He suggested that I use a screwdriver to manually release the locked mechanism on both doors. I finally was able to do it, but this happened more than once; in one incident, the door opened as I was making a right turn (fortunately, no one was on my left). I wonder if others have experienced such problem which I feel is not safe. I never took this in for checking, but I might. - the motor on the driver's side window often locks and I am unable to close the window -- this has resulted in snow, hail, strong winds forcing me to stop and keep pressing the button in order to close the window and to continue my travelling. Anyone else with similar problems? I never took the car in, but I will inquire to the dealer about it -- hoping that there will be no charge for this malfunction. - the car was losing power in accelleration, which often made it dangerous on the highway while travelling, and merging lanes. The dealer just worked on the van last may, 2003, as noted above. Fortunately, this will be a good correction and I am just sorry that we had to pay for this.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 00

Heater/air conditioning switch does not work. The air conditioner will not come on at all. The rear heat blows cool air only. The heater is stuck on heat/defrost. This was a problem earlier with the van but was fixed under warranty. It has now acted up again. It started again at approx. The 70,000 km range. I could not check the air at this time since it was winter. Are there any fixes in place the gm is taking care of. Note: my address is not alabama but the province is saskatchewan. Also the door handles are poor. Rear one went and now the drivers side is broken. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Sep 2, 2003 · Locks · CA

The remote door locks on my 1999 chevrolet astro van have stopped working. They have also stopped on my fathers 1996 astro. There appears to be a problem with the remote door locks on the astro functioning properly. The do not open or lock with the remote device. Since door locks are an integral part of passenger safety I think the federal safety agency should investigate.

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 Oct 17, 2002 · Airbags, Body · 9,536 miles · IL

While driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time but the problem resurfaces, other failures include PCM failed causing the check engine light to illuminate, the gas gauge jumps from full tank to empty causing the vehicle to run out of gas, rear door handle broke twice, drivers side window motor was replaced and the air bag light would flicker on and off. *ts

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Electrical · MA · fire

With no one in the car, leftside door, the switch that controls the outside mirrors started on fire. Luckly I was near the car with a friend and saw the running lights on the car flashing and the door switch on fire. By pulling the battery cable off we stopped the fire. The drivers door and switch where burned. The car drove home. On the way to work the next day the car headlights came on and wouldn't go off, then the heat motor started going on and off. I left the car with norwood motors to check out under warranty. My days may be off a day or two, but after a few weeks the service department could not find the problem and just replaced the main wire harness. Because it was a fire the dealership told me it was not covered under warranty, and I had to use my car fire insurance. I am still blowing fuses 20 amp fuses to this day, I am very experience in the field we are talking, I personally I beleive the door locks which are the 20 amp fuse, is back feeding to the low amperage switch and feeding back and burning wires in the harness. I've saved the orginal harness. This problem can be solved with diodes that only allow the current to flow one way. Children in a car with no keys can cause this a condition. This is not a fire accident, it's a wiring design that needs updating. I couldn't get anywhere with chevrolet, or the chevy dealership, because it's a car insurance problem know. So I am working my way insurance departments, and not the chevrolet, which puts me in the middle with no support. I hope you can help. Thanks for your time james reyolds.

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Locks · CA

Door locks will not lock at times, and will not unlock at other times. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer feels that this is an unsafe problem.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Body, Brakes · NJ

Brakes have been severly worn out*ak consumer stated the seatbelts, arm rests, console the trim on the seat cushion has torn, there is wind noise from high top roof, window is loose, radio is inoperative, power steering fluid leaking, steering coolumn is making a noise, weatherstrip coming off of back door, tires shake, there is a hard thump whe going over bumps, cigarette lighter is inoperative,transmission shifts hard, pressure guage gets stuck, window gets stuck, there are no low beam lights, windshield wipers are inoperative, door lock do not come all the way up, the front end of vehicle dips, and the shocks feel weak, the lifgate does not stay open, interior lights stay on to long, vehicle remote is inoperative, sliding door is hard to open at times, oil pressure guage reads high, refrigerator not operating from rear socket, heating system is inoperative, battery goes dead.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Acceleration, Body · AZ

Was driving 65mph when vehicle suddenly died out. Lost power steering & brakes. Cruise control went out first. Power door locks failed to work. Would not release to open the doors. Took vehicle to dealer for the defective parts & had them repaired.