While driving the vehicle lost both brakes & steering at once & without warning. Extremely dangerous and if vehicle was traveling at a higher rate of speed, severe personal injuries & property damage would certainly have resulted.
1997 Chevrolet Astro brakes complaints
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Consumer took vehicle in for front brake repairs & found out that the rear axle seals failed. Rear brakes had to be replaced due to this problem. Service advisor told consumer this was not common for this vehicle. *ak
The rubber brake cover slipped off the brake while consumer was depressing it causing consumer foot to hit the gas pedal, lurch forward and hit the vehicle in front of him.
I've gone thru 4 sets of brakes - front & rear. They are only lasting 6-8 months- told rear are expiercing high heat & cracking.
Brakes didn't "fail" as much as they wore out, what I considered to be "prematurely". Vehicle had about 26000 miles when chatter started, indicating replacement needed. Vehicle driven almost exclusively on freeway in mostly rural area (blythe, ca.) dealer stated I received almost twice the normal mileage as most astrovan owners, about 18,000 miles. Front disc pads on my 1990 jeep cherokee last over 60,000 miles per set, ie current mileage- 189,000 on originals and two sets of replacements. Near identical driving.
Was traveling 40mph when another vehicle cut in front & had no tail lights. Applied brakes to avoid hitting vehicle. Had pumped brakes, but vehicle had slid & rearended the other vehicle due to lack of brakes. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy.
Gas pedal sticks to the floor. * et
While backing out of a driveway at 10 MPH consumer lost power steering and brake control. Consumer had to pump the brakes until vehicle came to a stop.
Had front brakes repaired due to excessive wear. 1 pair of brakes shoes out of 4 is wearing out each time. At 17000miles, brakes shoes are wearing out again & need to be replaced. Dealer is refusing to repair again due to being out of warranty. Is happening to left front brakes only.
Transmission got stuck ,causing brakes to be inoperative while driving down a hill.
When applying th egas pedal after a stop, brakes locked up on the passenger front tire. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While driving at 45 MPH applied brakes, no brakes, frontal impact occurred and neither airbag deployed. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Condition of vehicle not determined. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Sudden and simultaneous loss of power brakes and steering. Dealer noted broken shaft in power steering pump. This failure could have resulted in a very serious accident.
Trim on two rear bench seats fell off which was replaced.
Vehicle developed a random pull while braking, particularly in rain or snow & slush. In the beginning it was only the first time you applied the brakes after you drove 2 or 3 miles then it happened on dry pavement. It happens only occasionally, but can be very severe, it nearly pulled me into the guide rail on one occasion. This started around 12000 miles and it now has 46000 miles on it. The dealer has replaced pads, turned rotors, aligned the front end twice, and ground the clearance on the calipers twice. At gm denied having more complaints about this but I have heard of other paople with the problem. I was called by the dealer the other day to bring it in again to lower the front end and another alignment. I recently took it on a trip in which my brother inlaw drove it and asked me "have you noticed this thing pulling?" my wife also drives it and has complained to me. This vehicle has a problem , and I suspect there are others! I had a 1992 astro awd but never had the problem. A friend of mine traded her astro awd off because it had a similar problem, but pulled to the left, into oncoming traffic. I 've been lucky so far, but it could easily cause an accident because on some of the severe incidents it has pulled me off the edge of the road.
When driving at 30 MPH and applying brakes vehicle is pulling to the right. Dealer made adjustment's on the brakes, and replaced the brake holes. Vehicle has been in and out of the repair shop time after time for repairs on the braks, and the dealer can't determine the problems.
Defective power steering pump, caused loss of steering. Also, ABS pump went out while driving at 5mph, causing loss of the brakes. Gasoline gauge is no longer working. Dealer has been contacted.
Brakes are soft and non-responsive, pull to the right or left and sometimes grabs.
While driving power steering went out, causing loss of brakes. Possible booster failure. *ak
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance causing a vehicle collision.
Power steering pump main shaft failed causing loss of control
Brakes failed engage in a panic stop.
Brakes failed as the driver applied them and felt no slowing or pulsating causing him to hit the vehicle in front of him.
Brake failure.
While driving vehicle about 20-25 MPH the power steering completely went out and there was no braking ability. Driver was able to stop vehicle by putting gear in park. Power steering power was replaced.
When applying the ABS brakes there is extended stopping distance, and also the power steering gives out.
Brake pedal extension is inoperative; other: air bag non-workable for consumer's wife who is less than 57 inches in height and weighs less than 57 pounds.
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