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1999 Chevrolet ASTRO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	600407
Internal NHTSA #	10166699
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	ASTRO
Model Year	1999
File date	24/08/06
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 30 mph, there was an increased stopping distance and a loss of power steering which resulted in a rear end collision. The occupants were wearing seat belts, no injuries were sustained. There was minor damage to both vehicles, but they were able to be driven from the scene. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer was not alerted. The consumer replaced the pump himself and discovered the shaft was broken in the pump. When the power steering pump failed, it caused the power brakes to fail as well. Updated 10/04/06. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	63500
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ORANGEVALE, CA
VIN pattern	1FTYR10D54PXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	01/04/99
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	30
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Dealer's name	FOLSOM CHEVROLET
Dealer's telephone number	916-965-5600
Dealer's city	FOLSOM
Dealer's state code	CA
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1999 Chevrolet ASTRO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1999 Chevrolet ASTRO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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