1995 Chevrolet Astro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1995 Chevrolet Astro. Newest first.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Low torque can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequently fatigue and break. This can result in separation of the left-hand control arm from the frame increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
Owner complaints
446 complaints53 involved a crash6 involved a fire33 injuries4 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension
Takata recall upon leaving my condominium parking lot, there IS a slight curb you must drive over before exiting. The left lower control arm came loose while making a right turn onto a local city street. Resulting in the vehical to collapse on the drivers side of the car. The frame IS rested on…
Takata recall upon leaving my condominium parking lot, there IS a slight curb you must drive over before exiting. The left lower control arm came loose while making a right turn onto a local city street. Resulting in the vehical to collapse on the drivers side of the car. The frame IS rested on the front left tire, also damaging the drivers side door as a result. Considering the facts, the car was then completely immobile. I had to call a tow costing $100 in order to move it about 150 ft. Back to my designated parking space. Recall # 95v175000. This happened on 07/05/2017.
- Unknown or other
While driving on 2 lane road had driver to driver front end collision. Front vehicle gave way and crushed. The driver was trapped and had to be cut out. Then taken out side sliding door. 2ND vehicle also an astrovan similar damage the driver died on the scene.
- Electrical system · Engine
Pulled into shopping center parking lot ( 35mph slight right turn) started to turn left to parking space and engine cut-out suddenly without warning. incident was recorded by my dash cam: http://s247.photobucket.com/user/hchickpea/media/vanpowercutout_zpsb0e071e6.mp4.html you can see the flash…
Pulled into shopping center parking lot ( 35mph slight right turn) started to turn left to parking space and engine cut-out suddenly without warning. incident was recorded by my dash cam: http://s247.photobucket.com/user/hchickpea/media/vanpowercutout_zpsb0e071e6.mp4.html you can see the flash of a police car going in the opposite direction at almost the exact time of the engine stopping. no apparent ignition switch problems, no engine chugging or sounds, lightweight keychain. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...Updated 11-12-13 *bf the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Structure · Structure › Body › Door
This vehicle among other vehicles made by gm and GMC have a defective door latch that fails and will not allow the driver or passenger to be able to open the door from the inside or outside to get out in the case of an accident or vehicle fire. This problem for several years and gm did nothing to…
This vehicle among other vehicles made by gm and GMC have a defective door latch that fails and will not allow the driver or passenger to be able to open the door from the inside or outside to get out in the case of an accident or vehicle fire. This problem for several years and gm did nothing to recall and fix this problem. This IS an extreme safety hazard that should have been corrected. Owners are put at extreme risk for losing their life in an event where they need to exit the vehicle. Please force a recall so that no additional lose of life will occur. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel injector. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel injector. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 06e041000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,810.
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro van. the contact stated that whenever the battery malfunctioned the doors do not unlock from the inside of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 175,000.
- Tires
1995 chevrolet astro van, right rear tire blew out, causing unit 1 to go off the road striking the gaurdrail. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0395-90)*jb updated 08/06/10 *bf
- Tires
Irregular ride and tire losing air, seperated w/ visible steel inside sears auto billings,mt 2/18 would not warranty or exchange tire with 9/32S measured tread I need an outlet in 59047 or 59718 as sears IS 135 miles away. *Tr
- Air bags
I was in a car accident going 40 mph and my airbag did not deploy. Although the vehicle IS no longer drivable I feel this IS a safety issue that mat need to be checked on other vehicles like mine. *tr
- Tires
While driving on an interstate at about 65 miles per hour, one of our firestone fr 410 tires exploded in busy traffic, placing us in a very dangerous situation. the tire blew out on both sides, and the tread separated. this was a front tire on an all-wheel-drive van. putting on the space-saver…
While driving on an interstate at about 65 miles per hour, one of our firestone fr 410 tires exploded in busy traffic, placing us in a very dangerous situation. the tire blew out on both sides, and the tread separated. this was a front tire on an all-wheel-drive van. putting on the space-saver spare in the dark on the shoulder of the interstate was very nerve-wracking and hazardous. a state trooper gave us advice and warned us about how dangerous the situation was. the other front tire, upon examination at a tire dealer, also had separating tread. the tires are p21575r15. we have never had a blowout or tire problem this severe. of course we had to buy 2 new tires. we wonder if these tires have been recalled or if there IS any way to get a remedy for ourselves and warn others who may have these tires. we feel we could easily have been in a very serious accident. we are angry, nervous, and disgusted. *Tr
- Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. the contact stated that the torsion bar failed, which increased the risk of a crash. the driver side torsion bar was replaced previously and now the passenger side has failed. the vehicle IS unable to be driven. the wheel scrapes against the fender…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. the contact stated that the torsion bar failed, which increased the risk of a crash. the driver side torsion bar was replaced previously and now the passenger side has failed. the vehicle IS unable to be driven. the wheel scrapes against the fender when attempting to make a turn. the dealer stated that they upgraded the part because the bar was too long. the torsion bar for his vehicle has a new size, therefore, the contact would need to replace both sides. he IS not willing to pay for the replacement. the current mileage IS 175,000 and failure mileage was 135,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. while in motion the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the failure was diagnosed as needing a new fuel pump and harness. the contact has the repair invoice. the current and failure mileage were 103234.*ak update *4/23/07tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions an unsuccessful attempt was made to make a right turn. there were no warning lights illuminated prior the incident. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership which was not a general motors dealership. They determined…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions an unsuccessful attempt was made to make a right turn. there were no warning lights illuminated prior the incident. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership which was not a general motors dealership. They determined the lower arm was disengaged from the frame due to material fatigue. the manufacturer was contacted who indicated the vehicle must be taken to any general motors dealership to produce a diagnosis. the vehicle has not been taken to the gm dealership yet. the contact expressed concern because there was a recall # 95v175000 and a recall letter never received. the vehicle was not drivable.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump failed 3 times in 3 years twice while driving causing loss of control of vehicle, nearly causing a accident. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated, intermittently, while the road conditions were wet and snowy the brakes did not operate correctly. there was no pressure in the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop, resulting in an accident. The contact's vehicle rear ended a truck. a police report was taken.…
Dt*: the contact stated, intermittently, while the road conditions were wet and snowy the brakes did not operate correctly. there was no pressure in the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop, resulting in an accident. The contact's vehicle rear ended a truck. a police report was taken. there were multiple repairs made to the vehicle at the dealership, but the problem persisted. updated 06/07/2006. *ak *ts
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
My wife was traveling southbound on route 41 in princeton, indiana, at approximately 55 - 60 m.p.h. unexpectedly, and without her command, the cruise control engaged itself and forced the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. please note that she was not utilizing the cruise control function at the…
My wife was traveling southbound on route 41 in princeton, indiana, at approximately 55 - 60 m.p.h. unexpectedly, and without her command, the cruise control engaged itself and forced the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. please note that she was not utilizing the cruise control function at the time. applying the brakes did not have the effect of disengaging the cruise control. driver was fighting the force of the drive train unintended acceleration with full brake force, but the vehicle would not come to a safe stop. finally, my wife had the presence of mind to put the vehicle in neutral to disengage power to the rear drive wheels. she activated the parking brake and the primary brakes to stop the vehicle. once fully stopped at the side of the road, she called me at work for assistance. we had the vehicle taken to a repair shop and were informed that the cruise control module on the engine firewall had malfunctioned. the technician unplugged the electrical connectors to the module to permanently disable it. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
I had just parked my chevrolet astro AWD in the garage and after a few minutes the drivers side torsion bar snapped. the front end was sitting on the suspension stops. I am lucky this didn't happen 10 minutes earlier while I was driving. it could have caused an accident or injuries. the vehicle…
I had just parked my chevrolet astro AWD in the garage and after a few minutes the drivers side torsion bar snapped. the front end was sitting on the suspension stops. I am lucky this didn't happen 10 minutes earlier while I was driving. it could have caused an accident or injuries. the vehicle IS currently sitting in the garage awaiting repair. the updated parts are going to run me $600 plus installation. I currently have the broken torsion bar. I vehicle resided in utah and did not see wisconsin salt until couple years ago. the bar appears to be severely corroded/pitted at the break. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Dt: the torsion bars are breaking and it drops the suspension. do not have any steering. Consumer's wife was coming out of the driveway and the torsion bar. the consumer contacted gm, they said there was not enough cause. consumer believed that the salt on roadway caused them to rust. This happened on june 15, 2002. Did have both bars repaired and sold the vehicle.*ak *jb
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Dt: without warning the torsion bar broke and drove itself into the axle shaft which also had to replaced.. the dealer fixed the part, and said it was fortunate that no one was driving when it happened. the manufacturer has not been contacted yet. the repair included all four of the torsion…
Dt: without warning the torsion bar broke and drove itself into the axle shaft which also had to replaced.. the dealer fixed the part, and said it was fortunate that no one was driving when it happened. the manufacturer has not been contacted yet. the repair included all four of the torsion bars and the brackets they fit into. *ak the front left side axle shaft was replaced. (the front left of the van dropped to the ground) *sc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The fuel pump went out while driving down the road at 40miles per hour, thereby losing all power steering, brakes etc. IS the 3RD time in 3 years this has happened. first time stopped at red light, stalled and refused to restart, 2ND time waiting for bridge to close, today going down road. could have been very serious. has been replaced each time.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
While driving at highway speeds the passenger's side rear view mirror popped out. it was replaced with a plastic mirror. the drivers side rear view mirror also came off while driving. the dealer was notified but did not resolve the problem. *Ak *bf *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Recall campaign 03v150000 concerning windshield wiper motor. before the recall was done, the windshield wipers were operating prior to dealer replacing the circuit board and cover. currently, after repairs were done, the windshield wipers do not work. the dealer wanted to charge the consumer to…
Recall campaign 03v150000 concerning windshield wiper motor. before the recall was done, the windshield wipers were operating prior to dealer replacing the circuit board and cover. currently, after repairs were done, the windshield wipers do not work. the dealer wanted to charge the consumer to replace the windshield wiper motor. *ak *sc after the complaint was filed the dealership decided to fix windshield wipers.*jb
- Tires
1) events leading up to failure: normal highway driving 2) failure and consequences: wire inside tire failed and caused a "knot" which made the tire unservicable as the car vibrated significantly 3) failure correction: ordered new tire; defective tire still available. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
While driving 30 mph torsion bar broke. Vehicle was driven home. Dealer was contacted. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
- Loss of power assist
There is no summary currently available
- Windshield wiper
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10028790General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. Chevrolet astro and GMC safari vans; hummer 2 are included. Updated 5/24/11.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10007458Part number 15042486 per bulletin 00-03-09-001a for the rear spring damper kit IS currently not available.
- 10007457Part number 15042486 leaf spring damper mentioned in technical service bulletin (tsb) 00-03-09-001a IS not available.
- 10007244Window regulator motor does not fit.
- 10002567Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. This special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service regardless of ownership or for these vehicles currently outside of this coverage until february 29, 2004.
- 10001125Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures.
- 10000749Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy.
- 10000062Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 634576Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks.
- 608382Subject regarding ABS 3-sensor EBC4 - special policy.
- 52571Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm).
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 51321Dtc 32 and/or poor driveability conditions (install new memcal and clear all dtcs).
- 50561Insufficient a/c performance and/or noisy compressor clutch due to premature wear of the compressor shaft seals.
- 44052Automatic transaxle fluid leak at the automatic transaxle oil presure filter (install new oil pressure filter).
- 43025Unknown
- 41078Stepper motor cruise control will not resume or reset (replace smcc module).
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