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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
23 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,959 miles

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1995 Chevrolet Astro Van brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments (Page 2 of 5)

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problem #65

Apr 262000

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When applying brakes front wheels locked up and vehicle went into a skid. Dealer stated main controller needed to be replaced.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #64

Jan 251998

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
1-I could not change lanes when traffic stopped suddenly.2- I could not turn left off a highway unless I let off on the brake. 3-cannot get out of a tight parking place if brake is depressed fully.

- Prudenville, MI, USA

problem #63

Feb 232000

Astro Van

  • miles
Intermittent loss of braking w/strong pull to right, seems worse when cold. Dealer had van for 3 days and could not reproduce problem. Anti-lock light also intermitent.

- West Chicago, IL, USA

problem #62

Nov 151999

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brakes come on more frequently than they should. When approaching a light they squeal and vehicle lunges forward. There is a phase II recall that the dealer is waiting for more information.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

problem #61

Feb 182000

(reported on)

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When slowing down or when any changes occur in the road pavement or in wet weather conditions, ABS system activates, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Dealer can't identify the problem.

- Phoenixville, PA, USA

problem #60

Jan 282000

Astro Van

  • miles
When applying the brakes they didn't lock, and they didn't stop vehicle. Consumer went straight through an intersection.

- Newville, PA, USA

problem #59

Dec 221999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Every 16,000 miles ABS brakes would wear out. Also, brake lining on front right was replaced at least 3 different times. Rest of the brakes were not working properly. Was informed by mechanic all brakes worked normally. ABS brakes still not working & the regular service brakes have taken over. Will be taking vehicle back to dealership.

- St Charles, IL, USA

problem #58

Oct 211999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
When applying the brakes vehicle slowed down, but did not stop. Also the vehicle has a squeaking noise when applying the brakes. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #57

Jul 121999

Astro Van

  • miles
While coming down the street the light changed to red annother driver in front stopped for the ligh. Consumer started to stop, and for 2 or 3 seconds the brakes stopped working. Heard a busy noise and then brakes started working again.

- Phenix, AZ, USA

problem #56

Apr 011997

Astro Van

  • miles
While driving at a speed of 20 mph the consumer had a collision. This happened in foggy conditions, yet the visible conditions were good. T brake problem is on recall #991006000.

- San Deigo, CA, USA

problem #55

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #54

Jul 271997

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving had to stop suddenly. ABS brakes felt like there were engaging, but failed to engage. Had extended stopping distance. Nearly hit pedestrian. Been to mechanic off/on for brake problems. Cause not found. It took approx. 3.5 blocks after the emergency stopping incident, before the brakes were acting normally.

- Normal, IL, USA

problem #53

Sep 241999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
When applying the brakes the front wheels lock up and vehicle skids. Dlr says main controller neeeds replaced. Mjs

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #52

Nov 111994

Astro Van

  • miles
ABS brakes fail to stop vehicle right away when applied. Would kick in later. Had trouble since 1994. The last time ABS brakes were applied, they locked up & another vehicle was rearended. Air bag did not deploy. Taking vehicle to dealer, again, to check brakes out.

- Columbia City, OR, USA

problem #51

Sep 081999

Astro Van

  • miles
While driving stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle won't stop, specifically, if one of the tires got in contact with pavement, all the tires won't stop.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #50

Jul 301999

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
I was on 401-East in toronto. I took the islington rd exit and tge traffic was crawling at the best. We wre tarvelling at less tah 10mph and I was about 5ft behind the car in front. I wanted to slow down and used the brakes. The car stopped in a coulple of feet and then lurched/surged forward with my footstil on the brakes. This is the thrird time this happened. The other two times it was in lansing and it happened at much higher sppeds. I tokk it to the dealer and was told that this surging/lurching was normal for ABS brakes. I had the brakes checked again twoweeks ago while I was geting other work done and I was told they are good for another 10,000miles. Does NHTSA campaign id # 991006000 relate to this? acoording to a dealer in toronto this van is not included. I woluld like to get some info onwhom to aproach in the GM corporation regardingthis. Thank you for your asistance.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #49

Mar 121999

Astro Van

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph and applied the brakes they went straight to the floorboard due to the ABS system malfunctioning.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #48

Jul 261999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
I have had several "close calls" with this van in reguard to the rear wheel anti-lock brakes. Two times I have actually been involved in accidents that have been caused by anti-lock brake failure. I have taken my van to the dealer I bought it from and the

- Grapevine, TX, USA

problem #47

Dec 221995

Astro Van

  • miles
It was a light snow falling but the temperature was above freezing and the streets were wet. A consilidated freightways truck cut in front of me so I had to apply the brakes. The ABS system did not pump the brakes like it was suppose to. The van skidded into a dividing wall due to ABS failure. The van was totaled. I had seat belt and air bag trama. My wife broke her right knee cap and cracked her brest bone. I saw the recall last night on tv. I saw that my old van is being recalledbecause of ABS problems. Please add this accident to your list. Thanks>

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #46

May 061999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes slipped when applied and released intermittently, causing the vehicle to lurch forward..dealer cannot determine what is causing the problem.

- Maysville, KY, USA

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