CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles
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Heard loud pop out of from end, lost power steering, power brakes. Pulled off road, seen that belt was broken. Went to replace belt notice alot of movement in alternator bracket. After further investigation, found two bolts of three broken off in engine block, other is stripped out can't remove.
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.
Loud squealing noise coming from serpentine belt and or alternator. Worse on cold or wet days. Dealer has replaced alternator serpentine /belt, and pulley arm. Some parts have been replaced more than once. Have taken to dealer 4 time in 2 years.
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- Valdosta, GA, USA