2005 Chev Express 1500 Passenger

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[billroadstar]

Have a 2000 Astro AWD and it binds or hops when you turn tight rt or lt. It does have a towing pkg. Is this normal? Had it checked out when new tires were put on and they said joints seemed fine.

[Yanick]

It sounds to me like you may be trying to pull something that exceeds your towing capacity.

[Joe]

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/

CHEVROLET / ASTRO 1999-2004

Service Bulletin Number : 3012B
NHTSA Item Number : 10008806
Summary Description :
THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASES OPERATING IN THE AUTO MODE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF A VIBRATION/SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNS SUCH AS A PARKING LOT MANEUVER, UP TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH.*TT 3012A NOT YET RECEIVED.*TT