Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / ASTRO / 2003

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006076349 Incident Date: Aug, 05 2006
Consumer's City: LAPEER Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: ASTRO Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GNEL19X53B Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 22 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Sep, 14 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated while traveling between 50 - 55 mph during normal driving condition the front two wheels began turning and the vehicle would not respond to steering input. the brakes were depressed however there was difficulting in stopping the vehicle due to the antilock brakes. the vehicle ending up in a six foot ditch which stopped the vehicle. it was towed to the dealer where after inspection, the dealer determined there was nothing wrong with the steering. both aaa and the manufacturer will be sending out inspectors to view the vehicle. the contact incurred multiple injuries and a police report was processed at the scene of the accident.