Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 631216 | 12/01/1996 | 50561 | Insufficient a/c performance and/or noisy compressor clutch due to premature wear of the compressor shaft seals. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| I see the same three problems reported on the astro...windshield wipers not working, torsion bar breaking, and air conditioning not working. when is chevrolet going to address these problems? | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. alternator failed. serpentine belt failed. air conditioner quit blowing. rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. while driving, lights on dash started blinking, all indicator needles and gauges were jumping back and forth, smoke came out of the vents, consumer tried to stop vehicle, but brakes and steering failed, vehicle finally rolled to a stop, sliding door would not open, finally driver and daughter got out through front doors, fire and smoke came from under the hood, consumer's daughter has experienced chest pains due to this, consumer has to pay for the rest of the loan even though vehicle was a total loss. consumer feels this fire occurred due to the many electrical problems the vehicle experienced, she is requesting reimbursement, dealer would not help her. | |||
| 10/28/1999 | 1 | 03/31/1999 | |
| A/c would not cool due to a/c compressor failure. yh | |||
| There is a loud noise coming from air conditioner compressor under the hood. dealer says it needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/17/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| This unit was recently replaced to have it fail again and cause this fire to occur. contact john at the the above listed information for more details | |||
| 08/26/1997 | 1 | 12/17/1995 | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air due to compressor hose splitting, causing freon to leak. | |||
| The air conditioner blows warm air. dealer has seen vehicle 3 times and still no solution. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Ac system failed. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Air conditioner clutch came apart after new compressor and clutch installed. | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. *dh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 04/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Problem with radio am/fm static. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| With jack almost fully extended, wheel does not come off ground, causing vehicle to fall off jack twice when attempting to lift vehicle from rear. *ak | |||