Issue ID | 196897 |
Internal NHTSA # | 716452 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | ASTRO |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 24/12/99 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Has failed to start on several occasions, noticed strong burning odor from under hood this most recent time electrical components under hood were vibrating and smoking. Proceding that all electrciall components of vehicle have failed including interior lights, horn hazard lights, alarm system. Transmission slips and slams into gear violently at higher speeds usually on freeway. Dealership says no problem picked up by on board computers. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VICTORVILLE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GNDM19W9XBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/01/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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