My rear hatch door of my 2000 astro van will not open. all of the locks on my van are not working as they should but at least i can use the inside door handles to get in and out. the hatch has no inside door release so in case of an accident i would never be able to get myself out of the back if that were the only way out. also, if you are braking and hit a bump the brakes will not work. i have had several close calls because i could not stop the van because of a bumpy intersection and the brakes not holding.*ak
The brakes went to the floor and after being pumped a few times actually slowed the vehicle down. this has happened a few times but unable to reproduce at dealership. this vehicle has been to shop too many times for many items including side door rattles, ignition problem with security feature, windshield ect. *la
Air conditioning lines are rubbing a hole against both fuel lines on driver's side. there is no rubber insulation between hoses.*ak
Ant-lock brake system had to replaced. also, since purchase in may 2000, following components had to be replaced or repaired: lights on dashboard coming off and on/passenger side seatbelt tightened and won't release/driver's seat had loose bolts and moved/driver and passenger doors rattled/ mouldings inside fell off/passenger's window stuck/tv came on and off on its own while driving, replaced twice/interior lights stopped working when in park/ engine idled/ lights inside flickered/ fuel sender inoperative/ wires in ceiling rattling,air conditioner in rear not working/ replaced heater that did not work in rear, and passenger's airbag cover not flushing, and consumer worried it may deploy at any time. *ak