1995 Chevrolet Astro: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 21, 2004 · Brakes · 113,500 miles · MI

Abs cause the brakes to entirely stop working.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Brakes · TX

While depressing the brakes at low speed pedal went to the floor. Abs light flashed on and off. Vehicle failed to stop. Driver was able to maintain control and drive vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic could not resolve the problem.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · FL

When applying the brakes ABS system locks. As a result, the vehicle began to slide.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · TX

The ABS doesn't work properly, causing longer stoping distances and the inability to stop.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I have had problems with my 1995 astro van 4.03l from the day I bought it hard starting asb locking up dealer replaced egr value twice took back with same problem 3 months later was told nothing wrong computer digital check said so now I have gotten 2 mechanics to look at it and said the egr valve fuel lind stays open pouring out gas they want to charge my 600.00 to clean out the sluge this problem has been going on for 3 years my van now has 82000 miles and it sounds and smells like a mac truck I also has to replace to wiper motor about 2 years ago and I paid for it I just a notice to replace it it no charge I cant find the orginal receipt so I'm out another120.00 for that repair along with the 65.00 so a local mechanic. Can tell me this is a defect from chevrolet for my astro van I have had the breaks checked by the dealer about 6 times they informed me I didn't know how to use ABS system and they were fine in all my brakes locked up on i4 in florida last august trying to avoid an accident 4700.00 later I was in the ditch because the brakes locked up and my van went sliding

Filed May 6, 2002 · Brakes · CO

While traveling at 15 MPH, coming to a stop brakes locked up and vehicle began to slide. Since then, ABS light has illuminated, indicating a problem. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated ABS needed replacing. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Abs light doesn't indicate engagement when all 4 wheels lock up, causing vehicle to skid. Dealer was notified, and problem couldn't be duplicated.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Brakes · MO

Consumer complaint regarding ABS brake system. Vehicle has always been difficult to bring to a stop using ABS brakes, excessive effort needed before vehicle would catch and begin to slow down. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Brakes · FL

Abs brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, causing the system to become inoperable. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jul 13, 2000 · Brakes · NC

Anti-lock brake warning light lit for a long time. Service shop said it is a failed module and there is a recall on it. There was a lot of publicity on tv news about that time about ABS recall on astro vans, but chevrolet dealer says they don't know about it and I don't see it listed at this web site. Has there been such a recall?

Filed Feb 18, 2000 · Brakes · PA

When slowing down or when any changes occur in the road pavement or in wet weather conditions, ABS system activates, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Dealer can't identify the problem. *ak

Filed Feb 18, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

Abs brakes come on more frequently than they should. When approaching a light they squeal and vehicle lunges forward. There is a phase ii recall that the dealer is waiting for more information. *ak