Issue ID | 1085754 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10609436 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | ASTRO |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 08/07/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have 2- chevy astro vans. 1-1998, 1-1999. The 1999 has corroded brake lines and gas lines. The main brake lines are corroded into. I was coming back from a long trip yesterday and i noticed that the brakes were soft. When i got home upon inspection i checked the break fluid and it was low. I filled it. I noticed a puddle of fluid by the back tire. And looked, i discovered all of the brake and gas lines were eat up with corrosion. Gm needs to take this as a very serious problem and fix it immediately. I could have been killed , or i could have killed someone if the brakes failed to hold. I inspected the 1998 astro van to see if it had a problem to. And upon doing so discovered it is fine, no problems. I have pics of both vans the pics will show that my statement is true. I bought the 1999 van (the one with corroded lines) in the state of ohio. And i bought the 1998 van in alabama. I do not know why this is, but i know i am not the only one with a faulty gm product with corrosive brake and gas lines. I am very thankful i discovered this before tragedy happened. This is a potential deadly problem, and gm needs to resolve this before someone looses their life, not after. Any help with getting this resolved is greatly appreciated! I just want to let unsuspecting gm owners know about this danger! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANNISTON, AL |
VIN pattern | 1GCDM19W7XBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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