Underhood Wiring problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro

Two problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro based on all problems reported for the 2000 Astro.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2001

While vehicle was parked it caught on fire from the electical wiring harness. Also, firemen stated that fire came from wires where fuses were located. Contacted dealer. Vehicle at dealership. Certified technician stated the fire originated from a loose or improper connection at the firewall bulkhead wiring connector, the excessive resistance created by the loose connection caused the wiring insulation or its associated connector to overheat and melt.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2001

Vehicle was parked, 1 hour later consumer went back outside to find inside of vehicle had burned out. Vehicle was totalled. Cause of fire not determined yet.




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