1991 Chevrolet Astro brakes 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 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 Nov 18, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Abs brakes in front lock up when attempting to stop. Has been ongoing for numerous miles and now has been attributed to the control module for the kelsey hayes ABS system. Advised not to drive due to safety hazard. This apparently is a recall for several years, however, not 1991. I can not take my children in a vehicle that may lose its brakes because of an ABS control problem.

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NY

This astrovan shows severe rustout of all underbody components, particularly steel brake lines, calipers, drums, rotors, etc. Suspension components also have rusted to the point where they influence vehicle safety. Dealer asserts that this is due to improper storage or submersion in salt water but van kept on asphalt pavement and never used in water. Condition existed from first year of ownership. Independent mechanics asseerted rustout is characteristic of all astrovans they have seen. To date have replaces over $2000 of brake, running gear and exhaust components in 45000 miles. This is clearly not normal wear and tear.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Brakes · CA · crash

While making a sudden stop vehicle started to slow down, but then it released and kept going, consumer ran into another car. Took to dealer , and they could not duplicate the problem.

Filed May 29, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Although both the ABS and brake light are on the brakes appear to function properly . The master cylinder was checked and is working properly . The code scanner reads a complete failure of the antilock brake system. The dealer was contacted and advised me I was not covered under the recall for failed brake systems.

Filed May 26, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Abs light appeared,dealer said ABS not fuctioning.

Filed Nov 5, 1999 · Brakes · OH

The ABS brakes were not operational after being applied. This happened after the ABS light came on. The brakes would lock up & then slide. This is an everyday problem. The brakes were replaced the first time at 87,000 miles. Now they have failed again.

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Brakes · MD

When applying the brakes pedal remains in the upright position, causing total brake failure. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Brakes · AZ

91 model vehicle was noy included in recall for the albs computer which causes the ABS light to illuminate.