Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9674L60E04A | 04/01/1997 | 52554 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 577126B | 04/01/1997 | 57-71-26A | 52105 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| 95T09A | 03/01/1995 | 95-T-09 | 44052 | Automatic transaxle fluid leak at the automatic transaxle oil presure filter (install new oil pressure filter). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Speedometer works intermittently. *dh | |||
| 08/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Speedometer failed twice. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| I have heard in the past that chevrolet has had troubles with the transmisions in the chevrolet astros. i own a chevrolet astro and have experienced the trans. slipping i am looking for information in regaurds to any factory recalls or hidden warenties from the manufacture | |||
| 05/05/1999 | 1 | 03/31/1999 | |
| Clunk when putting vehicle in gear, and the vehicle does not hold in park and reverse gears due to possible transmission failure. yh | |||
| 1 | 06/20/1996 | ||
| Transmission poor performance causing excessive noise. mjs | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 5 | ||
| Engine stalls out for no reason/abs brakes do not stop vehicle when brakes applied/transmission fails to shift into reverse and instrument panellights stay on during the day. vehicle still running after ignition is turned off. taking to dealer again. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *tt | |||
| 10/05/1994 | |||
| Loud clunking/banking noise between 2nd and 3rd gears; also, from park to drive/drive to park; has not caused any problems at this time. tt | |||
| The truck was in park and the truck slips out of gear then rolled down the hill hit a tree and airbag didn't deploy,the sliding door feel off while getting out. | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission flex plate installed crooked. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Transmission noisy when shifting from 3rd to 2nd gear. *tw | |||
| 01/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 05/30/1999 | |||
| Key was in ignition but the engine was not activated. child moved automatic transmission lever without holding down the brakes, which resulted in vehicle rolling away. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| The park pawl did not engage which caused the vehicle to roll down hill with 2 children in the car. then crashed into trees, no injuries involved. dealer said inter- lock safety system malfunctioned.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/30/1996 | 9000 | 01/01/1996 | |
| No summary | |||
| 06/03/1996 | 1 | 12/04/1995 | |
| Left rear axle seal leaks, causing lubricant to burn on brake lining. | |||
| 01/15/1995 | |||
| Purchased vehicle new replaced rear axle. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 4 | |||
| Rear wheel bearings experienced excessive wear. in addition, replaced idler arm/ring and pinion gear/front brake pads/rotors. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1996 | 3 | 12/14/1995 | |
| Power train housing/bearings/rings and pinion gears with seals replaced. | |||
| 08/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Wheel bearings failed. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 10/23/1996 | 3 | 12/14/1995 | |
| Power train housing/bearings/rings and pinion gears with seals replaced. | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 1 | 12/04/1995 | |
| Left rear axle seal leaking, causing axle lubricant to burn on brake lining. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 10/23/1996 | 3 | 12/14/1995 | |
| Power train housing/bearings/rings and pinion gears with seals replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 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 | |
| The vehicle makes noise in front area due to possible differential failure. yh | |||
| 4 | |||
| Rear wheel bearings experienced excessive wear. in addition, replaced idler arm/ring and pinion gear/front brake pads/rotors. *ak | |||