Chevrolet Astro 1984

Model Astro made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning parking brake .

Astro year 1984

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1984

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER
85V124000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 07/01/1982 to 02/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	4870	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/07/1985	10/16/1985	571	121
Defect Summary	The rear brake release time may be greater than the time specified in fmvss 121, air brake system. in addition, some tractors may have warped parking brake apply springs which also effect the rear brake release time. consequence of defect: tractors fail to meet the stopping distance specified in fmvss 121 which is required to stop the truck safely.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Install a quick release valve in the trailer service air line and increase the diameter of the rear service brake line. also inspect rear spring brake chamber and release if necessary.
Notes	System: air brakes. vehicle description: tractors equipped with rpo rq3 tractor application.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SUSPENSION
PE90039	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/05/1990	06/29/1990	SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
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Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK

	Consumer was driving about 30mph and applied brakes to stop vehicle. however, brakes went down to the floor. *ak