Chevrolet Astro Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Astro across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (105). The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (10% of reports).
- 385service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 59mention a crash
- 20mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 10%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 40 of 385 complaints (10%)
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 35 of 385 complaints (9%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 32 of 385 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 385 complaints, 59 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 20 an injury.
Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 1 | 11% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Astro | 4 | 29% | 103,500 |
| 2003 Astro | 21 | 34% | 56,000 |
| 2002 Astro | 20 | 29% | 41,000 |
| 2001 Astro | 28 | 31% | 52,000 |
| 2000 Astro | 53 | 30% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Astro | 21 | 16% | 82,000 |
| 1998 Astro | 35 | 15% | 87,000 |
| 1997 Astro | 64 | 18% | 121,450 |
| 1996 Astro | 33 | 13% | 96,000 |
| 1995 Astro | 105 | 24% | 78,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the Chevrolet Astro. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am complaining of the safety issues regarding the abs computer system. I have put my vehicle in the shop to be checked out by a few car repair facilities and all have said the same thing my abs cpu. My van is hesitating terribly and causing the van to not accelerate properly. I have nearly been…
It started with my abs brake light coming on and staying on. Then i started to encounter anti lock pulsations when i slowed down and coming to a stop, some times i couldn't even stop when & where i wanted. Braking distance started being longer. Then some time later i felt as though someone stuck a…
Abs coming on at very low speeds on dry pavement (under 5mph/8kmh). It doesn't do it every time, but quite often at low speeds, like coming to a red light, stop sign or parking. Of course, there is no need for the abs come on at such low speeds and especially not on dry pavement. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the front brake lines were rusted. The abs unit was not working properly and the rear brakes had already failed. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer but was repaired by the contact. The current mileage was 79,000 and the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro. The contact stated when braking on any uneven road surface, the anti-lock brake system would activate independently with the illumination of the abs warning light making it difficult to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Astros have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 385 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Chevrolet Astro. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Astro?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 40 of 385 complaints, followed by “abs brakes” (35).
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