CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable. A recall has been issued on other makes and models ; however this vehicle was not included. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable due to the circuit board being cracked. A recall has been issued on GM trucks; however this vehicle was not included. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, affecting visibility and may result a in crash. 6 out of 12 vehicled had a windshield motor replaced, and experienced the windshield wipers malfunctioning. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing either the windshield wipers to be inoperative or while in use, the wipers will stop working, the occupant must come out and wiggle the wiper arm and wipers are then working.
Fuel injector plugs up and fails. It runs very rough. Nothing can prevent problem per dealer service techs. I was told it was due to poor design. It has occurred twice now. The first covered under warranty. The second was not and chev Corp refused to cover second replacement. Loop hole in warranty. This problem occurs about every 40,000 to 45,000 miles. I was told the service department is starting to see alot of this lately. Windshield wipers- they were working intermittently. The first time they went out it was on the freeway in a heavy storm. The dealer could not find a problem. It did not fail in their shop. It took two shops before they found the problem. It was some typr of loose electrical wiring. Not covered by dealer due to me being over mileage.
Whenever it's raining & the windshield wipers are in use, they would fail to work properly. This causes the driver to have poor visibility. Would just stop. Would need to lift hood & hit the wiper motor to get wipers to start working again. Has yet to take vehicle to dealer.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN#. manufacturer has been notified.
Whiletraveling windshield wipers become inoperative, resulting in poor visibilty. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states the cirruit board inside motor itself caused the malfunction. Dealer has yet to replace parts.
Consumer has received a recall letter for windshield wipers for another vehicle. Yet this vehicle has the same windshield wiper defect as the other vehicle and is not involved in the recall. Dealer has been contacted.
The windshield wipers on my van fail to operate about 50% of the time. I was told that this is a common problem with the Astro and that it was recalled in vans with certain VIN numbers. I do not understand why my windshield wiper motor has not been recalled. I never know when my wipers will work or not, which is extremely frustrating. Many times I've had to remain in my van until the rain stopped before I could drive home. Now, my vehicle is due for inspection, and because of my defective wipers, I am not able to pass inspection. I would appreciate it if you would look into this matter. I will have to spend an outrageous amount of money to replace a defective wiper motor which should be replaced by the Chevrolet company. Thank you.
Intermittently the windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, affecting visibility and may result in an accident. There is a recall for the Chevrolet truck pickups, but not for Astro vans. But both have the same part # for the motor.
Ongoing/ intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be done due to warranty running out. Seeking hntsa for help in this matter.
Due to the defective windshield wiper circuit board, the windshield wipers malfunctioned which may cause visual difficulty and could result in an accident.
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- Marion, NC, USA