Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 000309001A | 10/01/2004 | 000309001B | 609703 | A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65 mph). *tt this bulletin is revised and replaced bulletin 00-03-09-001 dated 01/01/2000. *tt updated *eh | 04/06/2000 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 02115 | 01/01/2004 | 10007457 | Part number 15042486 leaf spring damper mentioned in technical service bulletin (tsb) 00-03-09-001a is not available. *mj | 06/23/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 02097 | 01/01/2004 | 10007458 | Part number 15042486 per bulletin 00-03-09-001a for the rear spring damper kit is currently not available. *mj | 06/23/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/24/2002 | 4 | 07/22/2001 | |
| My chevrolet astro van has been making a horrible noise in the front end of the vehicle. the dealers have attempted to fix the car on four occasions by replacing 5 different parts. when will i have the right to say i have a lemon and want my money back. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates when acclerating at low or higher speeds. dealer checked engine/ front end, and computer. rotated tires, and nothing could remedy problem. vehicle had been at the dealer 2 weeks. consumer was having vehicle towed because of being scarred to drive it. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle vibrated and shook inside of the wheel well while traveling on the highway. also, a make loud noise came from the front suspension. dealer inspected vehicle several times, and could not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 04/13/2003 | 500 | 2 | 10/01/2002 |
| I have had a miss when vehicle is warm. dealer says it is fuel, but i am using the recommended fuel according to dealer. the check engine light comes on and then goes off. dealer cannot locate problem. this is an ongoing issue since i have purchased it. also had to replace front brake pads and shocks at 26000 miles. after approximately one year use. *nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 05/07/2006 | 64000 | 1 | 11/04/2003 |
| 1. ? noticed condition while changing oil. 2 .front sway bar sheared off on left side just before attachment point. 3. none yet. *jb | |||
| Vehicle would dip forward and left to right depending on the incline of the road, feels top heavy, stabilizer bars need to be installed to hold the body from leanning off the frame, almost resulting in control lost. | |||