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: brake failure
11 of the 135 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Antilock brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Abs brake failure.
Anti-lock brake failure.
Brakes failed.
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 brakes are applied the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop instantly. Owner states that when the brakes are depressed there is a miushy feeling. The dealer repaired the brakes at 18k , 31k and 38k miles.
Owner has ABS brakes, while driving vehicle at very low speed she had total brake failure when brakes were used, owner also notes that vehicle had been serviced for brakes before problem occurred.
Poor ABS brake performance during normal braking, complete brake failure has been experienced on several occasions. Dealer is unable to determine the problem.
While applying the ABS brakes in wet weather, the brakes failed. *ak consumer states brakes do not stop fast enough in an emergency, a greater distance is needed to make a stop with anti-locking brakes.
Abs brakes system failure, total loss of braking. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro?
11 of 135 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro (8%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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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