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.
1991 Chevrolet Astro: ABS light or ABS activating
23 of the 95 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Astro describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Abs light appeared,dealer said ABS not fuctioning.
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.
91 model vehicle was noy included in recall for the albs computer which causes the ABS light to illuminate.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the ABS system locked up causing to vehicle skid. Abs system went out three times; dealer can't determine the cause.
When making panic stops ABS kicks in and the vehicle will not stop. Also, ABS warning light comes on everytime this happens. Vehicle has to be taken to the dealer to reset the ABS computer. Dealer claims that there is nothing wrong.
Abs system failed. Driver applied brakes at the stop sign, leaving the subdivision and the brake pedal went to the floor and the driver could not stop the vehicle, went into the traffic without stopping at the stop sign. Also, rear wheel cylinders and hydraulic distribution valve failed.
When ABS brakes were applied vehicle would not stop. Owner notes there was no braking power. Vehicle has been taken to dealers,but dealers noted that entire ABS unit had to be replaced.(kelsey hase)..
Abs engaged when going down hill, but the vehicle would not stop until reaching level ground. The brake pump went 3 times in 36k miles. The dealer replaced the shoes every 8k miles.
Abs: slammed on brakes, pedal went to floor, brakes did not stop vehicle. Vehicle rearended another moving vehicle, no warning, brakes have not been checked, vehicle available for inspection.
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Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Astro?
23 of 95 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Astro (24%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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