1991 Chevrolet Astro problems

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Brakes · 258,900 miles · CA

Beginning about a year ago, have had intermittent hard pedal when braking. Occurs rarely, without warning. No ABS light seen but suspect possible ABS malfunction. Pedal does not pulsate but a faint growling, grinding, or buzzing noise is heard. May be ABS motor cycling. During failure brakes are barely operative. Usually returns to normal operation after 2-3 pedal presses. Sometimes pulls sharply left, occasionally right, on brake application. There is no loss of power steering. Occurs most often at freeway speed but has also occurred at slower speeds. Has occurred both in sudden, hard braking and in very light use. Have had all power components, all rubber hoses, power steering pump, and both front wheel brake components professionally replaced. Vehicle has front disc/rear drum and hydroboost. Mechanic usually cannot duplicate the problem but has done so once and has no explanation for it. Seeking to learn possible reasons and cure.

Filed Jan 31, 2009 · Body · NV

The door handles on both the passenger and driver side broke off. The sliding side door lock engaged before the door fully closed breaking the locking mechanism. I have seen several astro as well as safari vans with missing handles. I am having trouble finding replacement doors.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Seat belts · NC

The driver's side seat belt retractor failed to retract on its own. The driver was able to contact the dealer for appointment. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Dec 17, 2004 · Seat belts · NC

Driver's side and passenger's side front and rear seat belt retractor failed to click in and hold. This problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. Consumer contacted dealer on numerous occasions, but nothing was resolved. *ak

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Body, Steering · TN

Consumer stated while driving pins in steering column sheared, causing steering to drop. Consumer had to pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck. Consumer had vehicle towed to his home, and repaired the problem himself. Also, door handles broke off, all almost at the same time, within a week apart. Consumer replaced them on his own.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · UN · crash

Repeated total failure of brake system resulting in three separate rear end accidents over 13 year period. Original owner. When braking for sudden emaergency stop,after initial braking begins, brake petal goes down to floor and brakes completely release, resulting in no brake stoppage of vechicle and susequent rear ending of vehicle in front. Dealer denies sytem record of brake failure after second occurrance. When heard about recall, dealer says does not apply in canada, and not applicable to the 1991 model year.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · MO

Paint peeling off truck all over

Filed Nov 26, 2002 · Body, Lights · AL

The back double door will not open anymore. I can not get into the van to place my sons wheel chair into it. The space in the rear was the reason why I purchased the vehicle. The side door will no longer lock, and the interior light will not come on when the door is open. *ts *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770142

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Transmission · WI

While traveling and without any indication transfer case had broken away from frame of vehicle . Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 18, 2001 · Tires · WI

Both blowouts had the appearance (to a non-expert) of a tread separation problem. *ak (dot number: mkm3 trhr tiresize: p215/70r)