Suspension Related Problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro

Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension torsion bar (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (four problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro

The Suspension Torsion Bar problem

1996 chevy Astro lf torsion bar broke. Luckily it happened after my wife went on an 800 mile trip. Dealer replaced with newly designed shorter bar. Front now a lot lower than original. Dealer did not require or insist the other one be fixed at this time.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

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The Front Suspension Strut problem

The consumer sat in the driveway, the left side torsion bar snapped. The front left side of the vehicle was sitting on the left front tire. The part was only available through the dealer. By coincidence the right side was sent as well and was sold by the pair.   Read details...


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