1992 Chevrolet Astro brakes problems

Filed Aug 5, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 122,740 miles · UT · crash

Was driving and a truck pulled out of drive way in front of me. Hit the brakes and they worked for a split second but then went out causing an accident. Since that they brake tight and ABS light came on and continues to stay on at all times now. I do have brakes just not anti-lock. Have checked the whole system to fix and found that it is a common problem. The ABS module is no longer available so can not remedy this problem. I live in a state that has safety and emissions tests that it will not pass. I have done research on this issue to try to get fixed and parts for hours to no reveal. This item should be a recall due to the danger of failure and number of complaints. Also most people will not report these problems because the brakes still work just not the anti-lock part of iut after all my brake pedal is not spongy or low in anyway actually they are good. I cannot even find a good one in the junk yards as I have bought 2 units and both were bad so had to return them. What a waste of 8 hours total to find that they had same problem. I have 192354 miles on it now and still runs strong. I feel that each time I drive it I am taking a risk of hurting other people including myself. We cannot afford to replace this vehicle so it is like playing russian roulette when driving. Gm needs to fix these vehicles before any one dies and they get sued (if this hasn't already happened). Like I said it has been a great reliable vehicle other than this problem. So everyone that does have this problem needs to report it so gm is forced to address this problem.

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet astro van. While driving the vehicle at approximately 10 - 15 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged while making a turn; however, it failed to stop. The vehicle was also leaking fluid behind the vehicle as the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and have it towed to his residence. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. There were no deaths, injuries or police report. The current and failure mileages were 36000. Updated 09/25/08 *bf the steel brake lines were leaking due to rust. Updated 10/01/08.

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet astro. While driving 10 MPH, the ABS would not work after a certain amount of braking and the brake pedal would extend to the floor when depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop a few times, but they could not duplicate the failure. When the mechanic test drove the vehicle, it always performed perfectly. The repair shop disconnected the ABS. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and current mileage was 128,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf updated

Filed Sep 15, 2002 · Body, Brakes · IN

Leaking roof, brakes,heater and a c defective,paint, tire and wiring defective. Nlm

Filed Oct 30, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Had taken vehicle for service when the ABS warning light came on and stayed. Would have braking ability. Mechanic indicated there was no problem or recalls on brakes.*ak the brake light also illuminated. Engine oil was leaking, dealer replaced the oil filter adapter o rings and gaskets.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Brakes · PA

The brakes grab to the right when applied fast. It pulls the front of the vehicle to the right.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · LA

When steering wheel is turned the brakes are activated. When parking, the brake pedal travels when the steering wheel is turned. The farther you turn the wheel the harder the brakes are applied. At higway speeds, around moderate curves, the brakes are applied and the cruise controle is deactivated. We are not sure how this part functions ( power assist, steering), but we are concerned that the brakes are activated with a slight turn of the steering wheel at highway speeds. On wet roads or in "avoidence situations" if the steering mechanism activates the brakes, loss of control of the vehicle may occur.

Filed Feb 14, 2000 · Brakes · NY

When applying the brakes during an emergency stop vehicle slid and the ABS light came on in the vehicle. Dealer said that the ABS computer had malfunctioned.

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Brakes · CA · crash

On several occasions while driving 20mph and braking quickly, the ABS failed completely, rear ending another vehicle. Contacted dealer. Dealer informed consumer vehicle was not under warranty.

Filed Dec 3, 1999 · Brakes · OH

Abs light came on, and the ABS brakes were not working. Dealer reset ABS brakes one time, and they did not work. Reset them again, and third time they could not reset them. The system had gone to bad.