The alternator bracket, serpentine belt and tensioner broke. *ph consumer was able to drive the vehicle from the main road; however, due to loss of brakes, the consumer wasn't able to use the emergency brakes. Consumer was able to stop the vehicle when the transmission was shifted to park. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was discovered that the failure was the alternator, serpentine belt and tensioner. Incident was reported also at general motors (gm), chevrolet motor division (file number: 1-185249227). *la
1995 Chevrolet Astro: brake failure
26 of the 446 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
The federal safety agency campaign id number: 91i006000 anti lock brakes failed. Is this campaign still in a good one?
When brakes were applied while going over a bump pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and nearly causing a collision. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Intermittent loss of braking w/strong pull to right, seems worse when cold. Dealer had van for 3 days and could not reproduce problem. Anti-lock light also intermitent.
While coming down the street the light changed to red annother driver in front stopped for the ligh. Consumer started to stop, and for 2 or 3 seconds the brakes stopped working. Heard a busy noise and then brakes started working again.
My brakes failed many times. I returned to reedman's service center 4 times & the problem was never corrected. When the brakes fail, they make a weird "grinding noice" & the van seems to pull sideways. This has happened many times & is very scarry! I am affraid that myself or family are going to get hurt or killed because of this problem! Thank you.
I have had several "close calls" with this van in reguard to the rear wheel anti-lock brakes. Two times I have actually been involved in accidents that have been caused by anti-lock brake failure. I have taken my van to the dealer I bought it from and the
Brakes failed, could not stop, then they were ok. 6 months prior, the brakes were replaced.then checked again 2 months later due to the same problem. The brakes appeared ok.
Power brake failure.
Anti-lock brakes failed on several occasions, one incident resulted in a collision.
Brakes failed 3 times, once resulting in a collision/injuries. Dealer also replaced master cylinder.
Service bulletins that may apply
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
- Subject regarding ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - special policy
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
26 of 446 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro (6%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
Wipers 95ABS 43No deployment 20Fuel pump 14Power steering loss 13Stalling 9Ball joint 6Grinding brakes 6Loss of power 6Fire or smoke 5
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