Chevrolet Astro power windows problems

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · CA

I own a 2001 chevy astro van. Today I had to pay another $300 to have the window motor fixed. This is the third time on this vehicle! We have friends with the same problem, but can't afford to fix it. There seems to be a trend with astro vans and window motors. Although mostly a convenience issue, I suppose one could make the argument that not being able to roll a window up and down might be a safety issue. (by the way, the window goes down, but not up!).

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · MD

The electric windows on my gmc astro van are failing to go up or down after one use. I put the window down at a toll booth to pay the toll and the window will not go back up. During the cold weather and rain I consider this a safety hazard. Every gmc product I have owned eventually gets this problem.

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 Apr 27, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 60,000 miles · TN

My van is a 1997 astro and it has some serious transmission problems after going 30-40 miles and stoping at a light it jerks real hard and feels like I was hit in the back I have took it 3 times to get fixed and it still does it the service ingine light comes on when it starts doing it no one seems to know wheat wrong they just keep takeing my money and telling me its fixed when its no if some one could tell me what the problem is I would be very happy the fuel pump went out 900.00$ the driver window motor went out the idler arms have had to be replaced brakes keep wearing down ...please some one contact me.

Filed Dec 15, 2003 · Visibility · 92,000 miles · CA

Window motors stopped working on both sides.

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 Aug 2, 2003 · Visibility · 39,000 miles · MD

I have a 1996 chevrolet astro van. I've replaced the driver and passenger side power window motor's four times, each. Our company has 26 vehicles, all astro van's and all have the same problem. I just received a recall notice about the wiper motor on this vehicle. The power window motor definitely is more of a problem. I can't believe that there hasn't been a recall. In the winter, you'll being driving, lower the window and all of a sudden can't get it up. It's even more of a problem when it rains. Please check into this. I first replaced the motor on both sides @ 19,000 mile, than 39,000 miles and so on. When I called gm to complain the customer service rep was stone cold; couldn't care less! If you check into this you'll see it's a majpor problem.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Visibility · 94,000 miles · MI

Power window motor (passenger side) is inoperable. Replaced power window motor on driver side 12/02. Second motor to fail in six month period.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Visibility · AL

Chevrolet astro van 1996. The drivers window motor stopped working about 6 months after purchase, was repaired, then it stopped working again about a 6 months later. The chevrolet dealer will not fix it because they say it is out of warranty. Still unusable.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · 53,000 miles · MI

I have a 1997 astro, in the past 8 months the driver side window motor, windshield wiper motor and transmission have all been replaced. The transmission was replaced with 54,202 miles on it, which started giving us problems at about 53,000 miles. The dealership replaced both idler arms at 25,680 miles. Had seat belt chime fixed (recall), driver seat feels loose when stopping dealership claims to have tightened it, still feels loose. The van has always idled rough took it in 3 times for that and can't seem to fix that. Sliding door rattle they tried to fix that also still rattles. The gas pedal sticks when I take off or when I go in reverse which makes it impossible to take off smoothly. I had an astro and a safari in the past and never had as many problems as I had with this one.