Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3359 | 10013530 | Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3031A | 01/01/2004 | 10009647 | Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 02136 | 01/01/2004 | 10007811 | Intermittent battery light comes on, intermittent no crank. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| 010856003A | 06/01/2001 | 010856003 | 623039 | Some customers may comment on securyty lamp illuminates while driving; the engine cranks but will not start and the security lamp is flasing; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt | 10/25/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/25/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| Will not start when weather is damp. will take 3 or 4 days to dry out before starting again. no mechanic has been able to pin point the problem. towed to shop van sits inside the bay dries out and starts within 2-3 hours. happens every time it gets damp. 10 years been doing the samething. *tr | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states has problem with the electrical system, door latch does not work/passenger window does not open, and windshield wipers are not working. dealer states sorry nothing we can do, you don't have a warranty. *ak | |||
| 57000 | 3 | ||
| Electrical wiring problems. consumer was driving the vehicle when it completely died, and he had no steering or brake power. it almost caused a car accident. dealer was contacted, and stated that this was an electrical problem ,that they had to change a fuse, but the problem still persists. was not contacted. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 1 | 02/23/2000 | |
| Consumer states battery terminal was corroded and broken, therefore battery was replaced as well as the alternator.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 5 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle failed to start numerous times. service cannot identify problem after 5 attempts; 2 batteries, 2 alternators. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/19/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: on friday the battery went dead and the owner couldn't open the back doors. the vehicle was parked in front of the house. the owner could not open the back doors to get to his tools. the owner was concerned that if an accident occurred no one could get out of the back doors. this was the way the vehicle was built. the owner felt this was a safety defect. the owner was not worried about the battery going dead, just about the back door not opening.*ak | |||
| 05/30/2004 | 39000 | 2 | 01/15/1999 |
| Ongoing electrical system problem, draining the battery power, and causing the battery to overheat. battery became so hot that itt had to be disconnected to prevent an explosion. dealer contacted for a scheduled appointment. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Acdelco that was installed at dealer 9/2000 on 11/1/2002 it leaked battery acid and post went through side of battery-dealer states it happens all the time-it seems as though this battery model #78-6yr seial #090004 may have a defect and the vin # i reported is what came off the plate in the front of the van-it appears to be tampered with-i am not sure how to check if it is correct-that number is also on all my car warranty information | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brakes have been severly worn out*ak consumer stated the seatbelts, arm rests, console the trim on the seat cushion has torn, there is wind noise from high top roof, window is loose, radio is inoperative, power steering fluid leaking, steering coolumn is making a noise, weatherstrip coming off of back door, tires shake, there is a hard thump whe going over bumps, cigarette lighter is inoperative,transmission shifts hard, pressure guage gets stuck, window gets stuck, there are no low beam lights, windshield wipers are inoperative, door lock do not come all the way up, the front end of vehicle dips, and the shocks feel weak, the lifgate does not stay open, interior lights stay on to long, vehicle remote is inoperative, sliding door is hard to open at times, oil pressure guage reads high, refrigerator not operating from rear socket, heating system is inoperative, battery goes dead.*slc | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 5 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle failed to start numerous times. service cannot identify problem after 5 attempts; 2 batteries, 2 alternators. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 11/27/2004 | 100 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 57000 | 3 | ||
| Electrical wiring problems. consumer was driving the vehicle when it completely died, and he had no steering or brake power. it almost caused a car accident. dealer was contacted, and stated that this was an electrical problem ,that they had to change a fuse, but the problem still persists. was not contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/23/2000 | |||
| Was driving 65mph when vehicle suddenly died out. lost power steering & brakes. cruise control went out first. power door locks failed to work. would not release to open the doors. took vehicle to dealer for the defective parts & had them repaired. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 0 | 12/11/1999 | |
| While driving about 20 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning, consumer drove to a side of road, and vehicle had to be towed. a technician stated that stalling was caused by a pinched coil wire which had to be rerouted. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 07/28/2007 | 97000 | 8 | 12/29/2005 |
| Anti theft security system failure. locks owner out from starting vehicle in wet weather. bad placement of computer system placed under battery. corrosion of security systems communications wiring caused lock out and car will not start. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about an ignition problem. also, steering wheel locked up while parking. consumer called dealership to explain the problem, and was told that this vehicle was not on recall for this defect. *ak | |||
| Intermittently vehicle will not start. dealer has repaired vehicle several times, and problem still exists. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/19/2003 | 3 | 10/02/2000 | |
| 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. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/24/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Has failed to start on several occasions, noticed strong burning odor from under hood this most recent time electrical components under hood were vibrating and smoking. proceding that all electrciall components of vehicle have failed including interior lights, horn hazard lights, alarm system. transmission slips and slams into gear violently at higher speeds usually on freeway. dealership says no problem picked up by on board computers. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 3 | 07/01/2000 | |
| With no one in the car, leftside door, the switch that controls the outside mirrors started on fire. luckly i was near the car with a friend and saw the running lights on the car flashing and the door switch on fire. by pulling the battery cable off we stopped the fire. the drivers door and switch where burned. the car drove home. on the way to work the next day the car headlights came on and wouldn't go off, then the heat motor started going on and off. i left the car with norwood motors to check out under warranty. my days may be off a day or two, but after a few weeks the service department could not find the problem and just replaced the main wire harness. because it was a fire the dealership told me it was not covered under warranty, and i had to use my car fire insurance. i am still blowing fuses 20 amp fuses to this day, i am very experience in the field we are talking, i personally i beleive the door locks which are the 20 amp fuse, is back feeding to the low amperage switch and feeding back and burning wires in the harness. i've saved the orginal harness. this problem can be solved with diodes that only allow the current to flow one way. children in a car with no keys can cause this a condition. this is not a fire accident, it's a wiring design that needs updating. i couldn't get anywhere with chevrolet, or the chevy dealership, because it's a car insurance problem know. so i am working my way insurance departments, and not the chevrolet, which puts me in the middle with no support. i hope you can help. thanks for your time james reyolds. *ak | |||