1995 Chevrolet Astro Suspension Problems

“Takata recall upon leaving my condominium parking lot, there is a slight curb you must drive over before exiting. The left lower control arm came loose while making a right turn onto a local city street. Resulting in the vehical to collapse on the drivers side of the car. The frame is rested on the front left tire, also damaging the drivers side door as a result. Considering the facts, the car was then completely immobile. I had to call a tow costing $100 in order to move it about 150 ft. Back to my designated parking space. Recall # 95v175000. This happened on 07/05/2017.”

“I have a 1995 Chevrolet Astro van. On the way home, I heard a loud bang, like a tire had blown. When I parked the car at home, I noticed the front driver's side was visibly sagging. I took it to my mechanic and he said the torsion bar had broke. He also said this was a common problem in this year of vehicle. I called general motors to see if there was a recall campaign and there is not. I have to buy two new torsion bars because there is an update to the version. The repairs are $700.00.”

“Was backing out of garage when I heard a loud snapping noise and the driver side of van went down like a tire had blown. Got out and discovered that tires were ok, but front end was sagging down with hardly any room in wheel wells for tires to turn. Called tow truck and had them tow to dealership for investigation of problem. They told me that both torsion bars had broken and that they would need to be replaced at a cost of ~$700. I consider myself real lucky because I had just returned from a trip of over 900 miles, pulling a boat. …”

“I had just parked my Chevrolet Astro awd in the garage and after a few minutes the drivers side torsion bar snapped. The front end was sitting on the suspension stops. I am lucky this didn't happen 10 minutes earlier while I was driving. It could have caused an accident or injuries. The vehicle is currently sitting in the garage awaiting repair. The updated parts are going to run me $600 plus installation. I currently have the broken torsion bar. I vehicle resided in utah and did not see wisconsin salt until couple years ago. The bar appears to be severely corroded/pitted at the break.”

“Dt: the torsion bars are breaking and it drops the suspension. Do not have any steering. Consumer's wife was coming out of the driveway and the torsion bar. The consumer contacted GM, they said there was not enough cause. Consumer believed that the salt on roadway caused them to rust. This happened on june 15, 2002. Did have both bars repaired and sold the vehicle.”