The brakes went to the floor and after being pumped a few times actually slowed the vehicle down. This has happened a few times but unable to reproduce at dealership. This vehicle has been to shop too many times for many items including side door rattles, ignition problem with security feature, windshield ect.
2000 Chevrolet Astro electrical complaints
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Vehicle, hesitates and shuts off while driving...loss of power steering / brakes....and won't "re-start" 1 ] 05.08.01 8:00pm - 10692 miles . Vehicle died while pulling out of gas station drive way.( yes, caused traffic!) 2] 05.15.01 7:00pm - 10855 miles . Only 163 miles from prior service...waiting for traffic light...vehicle shuts off! 3] 10.17.01 11:00pm - 15080 miles . Vehicle cranks but won't start! 4] 07.15.02 11:58pm - 22363 miles . Vehicle, hesitaes and shuts-off, whle drviing! Loss of power steering / brakes! 5 ] 01.17.02 8:30pm - 28181 miles. Pulling out of "home" driveway, vehicle shuts-off! ( two tow trucks had to come out and pull me out!)
When pulling into a parking spot the van stalled and wouldnt restart. It seemed the battery was totally drained so I went to replace it and found that the battery cables were scorching hot. When I installed the replacement battery it was at nightr so I saw sparks down on the lower portion to the battery harness. I then had the van towed into the dealership and they intially found no defects, told me the battery wasnt installed properly. I explained again the issue and they rechecked the electrical system and found no defects. I had repeated issues of the same type over the next two days so I took it back and they found shorted battery cables htis time. I wanted other astro owners to know of the issue to see if they had run into the same type of problem. I am currently working to get my towing fee reimbursed by gm but they are being a little difficult at this point.
On two occasions brake lights became inoperable. Dealer was contacted, and informed consumer that wires were stripped underneath the dash. Please priovide further details.
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire from the electical wiring harness. Also, firemen stated that fire came from wires where fuses were located. Contacted dealer. Vehicle at dealership.*ak certified technician stated the fire originated from a loose or improper connection at the firewall bulkhead wiring connector, the excessive resistance created by the loose connection caused the wiring insulation or its associated connector to overheat and melt.
Have taken back to dealer twice, they dont't understand what's going on, suppose to look into it and get back wtih me, this has been an ongoing problem since purchase of vehicle, have even told at one point I was crazy, didn't know what I was talking about until this last visit 7/2000 slider rattle was fixed however, front passenger door still rattles and the dashboard is splitting in front of my eyes, dealer has no answers will look into it. Please help I have small grandchildren that rely on my vehicle. I can't be worried about its saftey and watching this vehicle deteriorate before my eyes.
This is the second time the battery has failed without warning. The first time (4/2/01) the battery was replaced and we were told that was the problem. The new battery failed approx. Six weeks later (5/27/01) again without warning. I am filing this report for the following reasons. 1) this is a safety issue, this is the car my wife uses to transport my children, with the battery failure with no warning this could leave my wife and children stranded anywhere. 2) when my car was being towed to the dealer for repairs the tow driver stated that this car is notorious for this type of problem - I want to make sure it is reported for all the other people having this same problem.
Vehicle was parked, 1 hour later consumer went back outside to find inside of vehicle had burned out. Vehicle was totalled. Cause of fire not determined yet. *ak
Ant-lock brake system had to replaced. Also, since purchase in may 2000, following components had to be replaced or repaired: lights on dashboard coming off and on/passenger side seatbelt tightened and won't release/driver's seat had loose bolts and moved/driver and passenger doors rattled/ mouldings inside fell off/passenger's window stuck/tv came on and off on its own while driving, replaced twice/interior lights stopped working when in park/ engine idled/ lights inside flickered/ fuel sender inoperative/ wires in ceiling rattling,air conditioner in rear not working/ replaced heater that did not work in rear, and passenger's airbag cover not flushing, and consumer worried it may deploy at any time.
Was traveling on freeway at 55-60mph & had changed lanes, vehicle came to a dead stop for no reason. Had to wait a few minutes & restart vehicle. Been to dealer. Mechanic reprogrammed computer. Problem reappeared at least 3 more times.
The problems wiht the electrical system and the front power train appear to be corrected. However, I still smell the scent of burning circuits. I am still struggling to get the rear power train taken care of.
The vehicle cranks but would not start due to broken electrical connection. Yh
While driving under 20 MPH engine would die out without warning. Took vehicle to dealership at least 3 different times. Mechanic replaced the computer chip & the water pump. Placed vehicle on board monitor for a week, but nothing registered. Mechanic drove it & it did stutter.
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