CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,500 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Astro. The power steering pump failed while driving approximately 10 mph. The contact applied the brakes, but nothing happened. He then depressed the brake pedal all the way to the floor, but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle crashed into his home. The vehicle was towed to a shop and the mechanic stated that there was failure within the powertrain. He further stated that the power steering and power brakes were connected to the same unit, causing both to fail simultaneously. He called GM and a representative from the engineering department stated that the brakes should have worked. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 120,000.
Steering wheel diameter is too thick. Ph. the steering wheel diameter was too thick. Ph. the consumer noticed a twisting, bending in his fingers when the steering wheel was grabbed, the consumer held the wheel with the tip of his fingers and palms which caused the ends of the consumer's fingers to bend, from turning the tight steering wheel, the consumer also experienced pain in both shoulders, and a sore back.
- Gagetown, MI, USA
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