Pin holes in steel brake lines causing complete brake failure. Fortunately vehicle was sitting when brake petal was applied for starting. When pressing brake to start vehicle, petal went completely to floor. When checking under vehicle to analyze problem, pin holes leaks were observed in various places from front to rear in steel lines. I fear what may have happened had the vehicle been in motion, around pedestrians, and/or, on the road.
1996 Chevrolet Astro: brake failure
14 of the 263 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While driving 65-70mph down hill serpentine belt tensioner fell off, resulting in loss of vehicle control.*ak consumer states there were no brakes or power steering and the instrument panel shut down.
Loss of braking due to defective rotors deteriorating from within. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall or warranty. *ak consumer stated that the dealer admitted that this was a common problem with metallic brake linings, the steel peels away from the rotors.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
When applying brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the driver's seat belt did not lock up. Please give any further details.
Driver rearend vehicle in front with a 35mph - 40 MPH impact due to brake failure. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and driver's seatbelt did not lock up, causing loss of protection and injuries.
Random failure of power booster on braking system. Complete loss of brakes.
Brakes failed intermittantly causing vehicle to pull to the left or right resulting in loss of control while braking, replaced all parts of braking system with little or no improvement.
While backing out of parking space heard a loud noise, suddenly no steering, the steering wheel went dead, no control, no brakes on vehicle, having vehicle towed to dealer. *ak consumer stated the vehicle was towed to residence and it was the serpetine/tensioner that failed.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop vehicle. .
When driving the truck and having to make a panic stop, applying foot to the brake pedal, the pedal goes to the floor. Has to pump the brake pedal several times before the truck will stop.
Anti lock brakes failed to stop vehicle properly when going over rough surface (gravel) causing loss of control.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro?
14 of 263 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro
Wipers 52Ball joint 9No deployment 8Fuel pump 8ABS 7Power steering loss 7
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