Issue ID | 424635 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10026152 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | ASTRO |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 01/07/24 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering wheel diameter is too thick. Ph. The steering wheel diameter was too thick. Ph. The consumer noticed a twisting , bending in his fingers when the steering wheel was grabbed, the consumer held the wheel with the tip of his fingers and palms which caused the ends of the consumer's fingers to bend, from turning the tight steering wheel, the consumer also experienced pain in both shoulders, and a sore back. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1000 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
City and State | GAGETOWN, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GNDM19W8XBXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/11/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
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 | GRAFF CHEVROLET |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | DAVIDSON |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code |