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.
1993 Chevrolet Astro: ABS light or ABS activating
20 of the 135 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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
Abs brake failure.
Consumer complaining of ABS brake system having failed on three occasions, once resulting in an accident. First time consumer was driving on road at 35 MPH under normal road conditions. Was pulling over to the side of the road to stop, while applying the brakes, the vehicle began to accelerate, and brake pedal went to the floor and stopped within inches of hitting vehicle in front. Second time, while driving and applying the brakes to come to a stop when heard an unusual noise coming from the wheel as she was applying the brakes, and the vehicle was coming to a delayed stop. The final failure occurred while consumer was turning off the highway during 20 MPH on normal road conditions. When approaching vehicle in front, consumer commenced to apply brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop, causing it to hit vehicle in front of her. Dealer was not informed at this time.
Abs brakes scored. Under icy conditions pedal drops to the floor.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, the brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance. Please provide further details.
When going 45-55mph & have to brake hard, suddenly vehicle would go either left or right. The ABS brakes would fail to catch at that high rate of speed.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Owner states brake light came on while driving, and when brakes were applied vehicle did not stop. Owner further notes that emergency hand brake had to be used. Vehicle is currently at dealer.
Abs frake failure. Also vehicle was parked and would not shift into gear.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro?
20 of 135 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro (15%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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