1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO Recalls (7)

Campaign:
97V057000 on 04/16/1997
Component:
Seat belts:rear
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 11/29/1996
Affected:
18,972
Defect:
The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
Correction:
Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being late-april 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
99V009000 on 01/26/1999
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
04/30/1996 - 09/29/1997
Affected:
2,090
Defect:
Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. if the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. if the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
Consequence:
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
Notes:
Owner notification began january 21, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V123000 on 04/23/2001
Component:
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Manufactured:
06/30/1995 - 02/27/1999
Affected:
461,851
Defect:
Vehicle description: mini vans. some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new alarm module. owner notification began june 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V159000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
1,755,876
Defect:
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence:
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence:
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO TSBs (38)

Bulletin:
569603A
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Electrical interference in mobile (two-way) radio (reprogram vcm-a). *tw
Bulletin:
549001A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
Bulletin:
676114A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
Bulletin:
020201
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
This message concerns 1996 through 2000 m & l vans, chevrolet astro and gmc safari that may exhibit a lack of heat at the driver's seat. *tt
Bulletin:
010730021
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt
Bulletin:
01036
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Subject regarding campaign 01036 - fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt
Bulletin:
01036
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Subject regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt
Bulletin:
01123
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Campaign parts bulletin regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal. *tt
Bulletin:
01036
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
This bulletin states that general motors has decided that certain vehicles fail to confirm to federal/canada motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, 208, occupant restrain system in frontal impact, and article 22-3, tr
Bulletin:
01036
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Information regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal parts availability. *slc
Bulletin:
311001
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt
Bulletin:
020864013
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
Bulletin:
030601024A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
030604051
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0146 ho2s circuit insufficient activity bank 1 sensor 3. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
000605001A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
030730056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
Bulletin:
01667
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt
Bulletin:
02115
Component:
021240 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Part number 15042486 leaf spring damper mentioned in technical service bulletin (tsb) 00-03-09-001a is not available. *mj
Bulletin:
02097
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Part number 15042486 per bulletin 00-03-09-001a for the rear spring damper kit is currently not available. *mj
Bulletin:
01225
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
Bulletin:
02136
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Intermittent battery light comes on, intermittent no crank. *tt
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
3031A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
Bulletin:
3081
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
000605001
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Boom type noise during engine warm up. this service bulletin replaces 000605001a. *eh
Bulletin:
070232001
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor). *kb
Bulletin:
PIT-3665-A
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included.
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
PI0969
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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