2002 Chevrolet Astro Problems, complaints & recalls

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,300.

Goodyear viva 3 tires suffered stone punctures. Tire size 215/75r15. Bought two new ones 10/5/16 and two more new ones 3/7/17. This vehicle is infrequently driven and only occasionally on county maintained gravel roads. Only drove 18300 miles before first stone puncture 9/27/20. Second stone puncture occurred with only 12/17/20 with 15800 miles on that tire. Third stone puncture occurred 1/17/20 with 16200 miles. Dot number md36jk1r4116 for tires bought 13/7/17. Dot number md36jk1r1216 for tires bought 10/5/16.

While vehicle was being driven.The alert warning light for the air bags illuminated. I was afraid to drive the vehicle due too the air bag inflator might rupture or underinflate. In the event of a crash. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. This scenario increases the risk of serious injury or death.

When raining widshield wipers dont work as directed, they do what they want. They stay on after shutting them off. And door locks lock and unlock repeatedly. Wipers also shut off in the middle of line of sifht intermittently. Never works correctly

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that on several occasions, the brake lights and hazard lights failed. The contact stated that if the brake pedal was depressed and the hazard light switch was moved around the lights would function as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v099000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 07/13/16*lj the consumer stated the brake lights only worked, if the hazard light switch was forced to one side and held in place. Updated 07/13/16.*Jb

I got in my van to drive to a store and the brake pedal went right to the floor. There was brake fluid leaking from near the rear tire. The steel hard brake line running from the abs unit to the rear axle is rusted through and is leaking. This was a sudden event. Also the fuel lines look to be just as bad. I'm sure stainless steel lines would not have added much to the vehicles cost and would have prevented this hazard and expense. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt webbing failed to lock and was able to be pulled from the housing. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 325,000.

I was driving and all of a sudden, the dash lights went out and the car died. I lost power steering, and I coasted to the side of the road. Come to find out the fuse box was hot and there was a few fuses that were blown. I replace the blown fuses and drove home. When I got home and turned off the van, I couldn't get it start I looked at the same fuse and they were blown again. The van now sits in the driveway till I figure this out. Because it is too dangerous to drive. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro equipped with gremax max 5000 tires (n/a), size 215/75r15 and the dot was jehkdvp2312. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 142,057.

Vehicle lost all electrical power to every system that is controlled by the ignition being turned on. Driver was in the process of making a u-turn around a curbing island in the divided traffic road when all electrical was interrupted while the steering wheel was turned all the way to the left. Condition caused steering to become difficult, brake pedal went clear to the floor, air conditioning and radio and headlights all went off. Condition was repeatable with exception of brake pedal, each time steering was...

Recently I took my van to a dealer because the knob on the a/c fan melted off it cost 600 dlrs in repairs the hvac knob had melted off also the connector and resistor had burned out . The entire wiring harness was melted together. No fuse blew to prevent his form happening we are not sure what caused this to occur. My concern is that this could have caused a fire in the dash while I was driving resulting in severe injury accident or even death. Please contact me if there was a recall I missed or if there is any information as to why this happened. Thank you for your time concern chevy owner. *Tr

Abs was activated at slow speeds causing a substantial drop in braking power. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into park she noticed there was smoke and fire behind the steering wheel. There was also a minor explosion. The fire department was notified and stated that an electrical wire started the fire. A report was filed and the failure was not diagnosed nor towed from the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 8/23/12

Abs coming on at very low speeds on dry pavement (under 5mph/8kmh). It doesn't do it every time, but quite often at low speeds, like coming to a red light, stop sign or parking. Of course, there is no need for the abs come on at such low speeds and especially not on dry pavement. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the front brake lines were rusted. The abs unit was not working properly and the rear brakes had already failed. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer but was repaired by the contact. The current mileage was 79,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

I have a 02'chevy impala when I turn it on all electric comes on and the engine runs for a split second and dies then the battery light and service traction system comes on I got the fuel pump and sensor replaced still the same problem occurs. I was able to drive it for a few miles after reading the manual and pushing the gas to the floor while holding the keys on for three seconds but eventually it died again. Please help!!!!! *Tr

This is a general point of information message: for the last decade or more, gm vehicles have a propensity to burn out their lamps due to an overcharge condition (cause unknown to me); this condition can affect any of the lamps or bulbs, most noticably headlamps, tail lights, and running (parking) lamps. Could you please investigate this electrical defect in all gm vehicles.*Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro van. When driving at low speeds the anti-lock braking system would activate without warning, increasing the vehicle's stopping distance. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 76,000. Updated 5/12/10 *cn updated 06/18/10.*Jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that while driving in reserve at approximately 5 mph, the brakes and the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic could not remedy the problem. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro van. While driving 30 to 35 mph, the vehicle began accelerating on its own. The vehicle would not slow down by applying the brakes which forced the contact to shift gears into neutral and then into third gear. Within a few minutes, the contact was able to slow down the vehicle engaging the brake pedal and shut the engine off. The contact was informed to engage the accelerator pedal to loosen the throttle; however, when he restarted the vehicle the rpm's increased...

Hazard lights stop working and causes the trailer lights not to work( no left turn, right turn or brakes to trailer harness). Signals and brakes on van works okay but no hazards. *Tr

Tl. Contact owns a 2002 chevy astro van. Current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage were 50,000. Contact stated upon purchasing the vehicle from enterprise car rental the brakes have been bad. Contact stated that the vehicle has been in the shop over 20 time most of the time for the brakes. Contact has crash the due to the brakes on the vehicle. Contact feels thatthe vehicle was a lemon upon purchase and does not feel this vehicle should be on the road. Jo

2002 Chevy astro van idler arm pulled through the frame of the front right portion resulting in partial steering failure on february 1, 2009. Upon inspection by halleen chevrolet service department it was determined that not only had the front right idler arm broken through the frame but the front left idler arm was also in danger of breaking through. This would result in complete steering failure. The service department at the dealership determined that the vehicle needed a complete frame replacement. *Tr

Back door handle broke off the van cannot get in the back of the 2002 astro van. *Tr

On march 26, 2008, I took my 2002 chevy astro van to be serviced. Mileage 93,829,i had no brakes. The master cylinder was determined to be the cause of the failure and was replaced. On april 12, 2008, once again I had no brakes, this time it resulted in me getting into and accident. I took the van back to the same repair shop. When they put it on the lift they said the whole braking system was melted until the point of the hose bursting. He said he never saw anything like this in his 20 years of service. They did...