Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet astro. While driving 45 MPH, the contact quickly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a deer. The vehicle slowed down in the direction of oncoming traffic. When she depresses the brake pedal, the wheel bearings freeze and the vehicle steers into oncoming traffic. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had been inspected and repaired. While at the dealer for new tires and an alignment, the contact was informed that the front passenger sway bar failed, and the vehicle should never have passed inspection. The vehicle had no internal lights, but the dealer made the repair. The headlights worked occasionally, but have not been repaired. The contact also stated that she places four quarts of oil in the vehicle every day. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer since the headlights and sway bar failures. The current mileage was 184,583 and failure mileage was 182,083. Updated 10/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the seat belts need to be repaired. Updated 10/15/08.
1990 Chevrolet Astro brakes problems
28 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 41%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip24
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components1
- Disc: rotor1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Astro brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Chevrolet Astro brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Brake failure
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EA91028
Brake failure
There is no summary currently available
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What 1990 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle quickly enough when applied. Can hear ABS motor catching and then releasing. Had not contacted dealership. Been in contact with manufacturer.
When applying brakes, they caused a thumping sound, and brakes would momentarily lock up at a stop position. Also, sudden stop would cause rear wheels to lock up as well. All conditions would happen intermittently. Vehicle been to a independent repair shop on 3-4 occasions, and was unable to duplicate the problem.
Abs failure resulted in accident. Yh
When applying the brakes the vehicle would not stop. After this incident the ABS warning light came on, and has stayed on since then. Dealer has to replace the ABS.
Can I request that my vehicle should be included in the current recall of chevrolet astro vans for ABS brake failure.
Abs brake failure.
Abs fail when one side is on dry ground and the other side on ice.
The owner of vehicle's wife was driving the vehicle about 30 MPH in a stop and go traffic. At one point the person in front of consumer stopped, but consumer said: she had enough space in front of her to stop vehicle. When she stepped on the brake pedal to stop, vehicle kept rolling without stopping,and crashed into the front vehicle on incline hill.
Anti lock brakes skidded and came to a halt.
Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Astro brakes
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Astro have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Chevrolet Astro brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Chevrolet Astro brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (109 complaints), 1994 (97 complaints) and 1997 (67 complaints).
Other 1990 Chevrolet Astro problems
Seats 7Steering 7Electrical 6Seat belts 5Transmission 5Body 3Engine 3Acceleration 2Lights 2Locks 2Tires 2Suspension 1Visibility 1
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