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.
1992 Chevrolet Astro: ABS light or ABS activating
29 of the 132 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Astro describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ongoing erratic operating of ABS system; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop and brakes still appear not to be working properly, resulting in extended stopping distance. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter. Contacting dealer for appointment.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Sometimes would lock up unexpectedly. Had been to dealer & had ABS brakes repaired. The braking problem has reappeared.
The brake lights came on we changed the ABS modulator box, the lights were off till the brakes were put on then the lights came back on . Took it to dealer and say the ABS modulator was bad how can 2 ABS modulators be bad ?
Traveling 30mph when ABS brake light came on. Happens when the brakes are applied hard. Took vehicle to dealer & informed needed a pressure modulator valve.
Abs failure.
After a quick stop to avoid an accident, which the quick stop had to turn right to avoid the other vehicle, the ABS failed or so the idicator ligits says. Had system checked and ABS valve body had to be replaced. Cost $1400.00 I know the federal safety agency was investigating the gm antilock brake systems, thought it would be helpful. Would appreciate any news as to possible reimbursement by gm for faulty ABS systems. Proper use of the brake system was done. (I.e. Full brake without pumping).
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Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Astro?
29 of 132 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Astro (22%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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