Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet astro. The contact stated the steel brake line rusted and the brakes failed. While replacing the brake pads the fluid leaked onto a rusted area of the brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 175,000.
1993 Chevrolet Astro brakes problems
42 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 42
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip34
- Foundation components3
- Power assist: hydraulic1
- Power assist1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Chevrolet Astro brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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While traveling ten to fifteen MPH on dry road conditions ABS braking system failed, causing a frontal collision with a pick-up truck. Rear drum brakes have recently been replaced for the first time at 136,000 miles. Front disc brakes had been to be replaced two or three times before. Dealer has yet to be contacted.
Both ABS and brake lights stayed on. Abs brakes werer not working. Manufacturer has issued a service bulletin on braking system. Consumer was notified by representative at manufacturer that VIN was a part of recall. But, dealer advised consumer that after recent changes VIN # was no longer under campaign and will not be covered.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. When applied, ABS braking system would fail to stop vehicle. Took to dealership & mechanic placed vehicle on hoist, and pushed on brakes & nothing was happening. Needed to replace brakes.
Upon application of brake pedal ABS brake system appears to be activating, causing steering problems. I checked brake pads,rotor and calipers. No failure or wear to these items. Problem continues to worsen, with intermittent rapid application of ABS with just a slight or normal application of brake pedal. Causes vehicle to pull to one side then to the other the next time brakes applied. Contacted local chevrolet dealer, they advised they were not aware of any ABS recalls for the astro van.
While driving in snowy weather brakes were applied the, pedal felt normal, but the vehicle felt like it was on ice skates. To stop the vehicle, consumer had to cruise until the vehicle slowed down enough. Dealer has been contacted.
No summary
The ABS switch has gone out causing the gears to not shift. The vehicle is stuck in park position. Dlr has replaced the ABS switch 3 times before and problem still exist. Mjs
When vehicle turned, the switch sensor would come on, go off, and come back on again. Vehicle was taken to mechanic, front brakes replaced & rear ones checked. Whenever the brakes were applied, the vehicle would not stop as quickly as it should. *ak
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro brakes
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Astro have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 31% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Astro brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (109 complaints), 1994 (97 complaints) and 1997 (67 complaints).
Other 1993 Chevrolet Astro problems
Suspension 20Transmission 20Seat belts 14Electrical 11Engine 9Body 8Steering 7Acceleration 5Tires 5Lights 4Locks 4Visibility 4Fuel system 3Seats 3Wheels 2Airbags 1
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