Issue ID | 603903 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10169412 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | ASTRO |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 24/09/06 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power assist steering & power assist brakes simultaneously while driving 3 mph. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer, however, after some research, the contact discovered the power steering pump had failed, causing lack of pressure to the brakes and steering. Updated 10/25/2006 - the shaft in the power steering pump snapped. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | 1GNDM19W3XBXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 28/10/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
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 | ANTHONY ABRAHAM CAR DEALER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | MIAMI |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code |