Issue ID | 467993 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10062221 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | ASTRO |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 05/02/04 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased used astro van and noted on 2nd day when putting in reverse then to drive a loud clunk and hard jump forward unless you delay taking foot off brake or applying gas until you can feel the gear engage (approx. 5-10 seconds). This is dangerous when backing up, as i have almost been hit twice now. It needs to be fixed correctly or replaced.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52575 |
Number of Occurences | 20 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH TONAWANDA, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GNDM19W2XBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/02/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NORTHEAST AUTO |
Dealer's telephone number | 695-7500 |
Dealer's city | NORTH TONAWANDA |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 14120 |