Chevrolet Astro owners have reported 43 problems related to suspension torsion bar (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Astro based on all problems reported for the Astro.
Both front torsion bars broke wihtin only 70416 miles.
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While parking vehicle torsion bar snapped. There was no prior warning of any problem. Contacted manufacturer. Torsion bar is repairable, but not under warranty. Contacted dealership & informed have kit to repair the torsion bar.
On August 19,1999, I was backing my 1996 Chevrolet Astro van out of my parents' garage when I noticed that something wasn't right with the van. I then drove it down the road a few blocks. I pulled over to the side of the road because the van was not driving as it normally does. The van was rocking and sitting lower to the ground. After I pulled over, I looked to see if one of the tires were flat. It was then that I noticed that the entire front end of the van was hanging very low. I then called leon's auto lab, gave them a brief description of the problem and asked if they thought if it was safe for me to drive it to their shop which happened to be a few more blocks down the road. They told me to drive it very slowly to their shop. When I got there, they put the van on a hoist and found that the torision bar was broken. They couldn't fix it so I had to take to speedy's tma. They are located in aberdeen, sd 57401 (1-605-229-1025). They were able to get replacement parts and fix it there. I kept the broken torision bar. The mechanics told my father that the problem was a faulty design. I am frightened to think what may have happened if I had been traveling down the highway at 65mph and the torision bar would've broken. Thank you for taking the time to investigate this matter. Sincerely, tamara l. Wasser.
Front torsion bar cracked and broke, could have caused loss of control.
Was advised by manufacturer (gm) that torsion bar breakage is not a safety issue, nor design fault. Reason given was "road depree buildup known as wear and tear maintenance issue". Gm hesitate to provide me hardcopy of given reason for torsion bar failure.
The left torsion bar on the front suspension failed while the van was sitting in the driveway. Champion Chevrolet in howell, mi said this is common. They also intsructed me to replace the right torsion bar because it could fail at any time. My complaint is Chevrolet is suggesting (which I did) replace an original part that is not broken. Gm had an updated part# because they new this is a common failure. I think if a dealer is suggesting you replace a part that is not broken and says it is for your safety, then that should be a warranty item replacement.
While driving at 25 mph, without prior warning, torsion bar snapped and broke.
Consumer was in the garage, when there was a loud noise. The left front end had collasped. The vehicle was towed to a local garage, and they said that the torsion had broken.