1998 Chevrolet Astro brakes problems

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH he depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake line was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that there was not enough space between the brake pedal and the motor cover for him to maneuver his feet. He was concerned that he could possibly get his foot caught between the brake pedal and motor cover in the event that he needed to apply the brakes quickly. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 114,000. Updated 04-20-09 *bf updated 04/24/09.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. While driving 10 MPH the antilock brake system activated and the contact had to swerve to avoid striking another vehicle. The failure occurred without warning when braking at low speeds. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in the recall and will not pay for the repair. The current mileage is 88,000, and failure mileage was 85,000*ak.

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Brakes · 103,000 miles · ME

Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at low speeds, the pedal was harder to depress and had a longer stopping distance. The dealer was not contacted.

Filed Feb 19, 2006 · Brakes · 53,756 miles · MI

While slowing to a stop at about 2 MPH on dry pavement, the vehicle's anti-lock braking system started rapidly cycling, no brakes were grabbing because of the rapid cycling, the engine started to race slightly, and the vehicle was headed for either two pedestrians or a building. To stop the vehicle, I placed the transmission in reverse and the vehicle came to a stop. After another brake attempt the brakes responded. I went to an isolated street with some ice and dry pavement, and this anti-lock braking failure occurred in 1 out of 5 braking attempts. I never received an anti-lock warning light and the system completed its self tests properly on each engine start up. I removed the 60 amp fuse to disable the system and I am not sure I can ever trust this system again.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · PA

Comments: I read where the federal safety agency has started an investigation into this problem. I have a 1998 astro awd pasasenger van with the same symptoms (started at 50,000 miles, currently has 67,000 miles. I pulled the fuse so I at least have brakes at slow speeds. I nearly ran into my garage and am concerned becauase we live near railroad tracks. Have rolled into intersections beacause of this safety problem. Abs engages at slow speed which allows vehicle to keep going (renders to brajes useless) there is a tsb by gm on this shown below. My concern is that this vehicle is not listed in your investigation. This is a serious safety issue. Brakes - antilock brake activation at low speeds file in section: 05 - brakes bulletin no.: 02-05-25-006a date: december, 2002 technical subject: antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface) models: 1999-2000 cadillac escalade 1995-1999 chevrolet silverado (old style) 1995-2000 chevrolet suburban, tahoe (old style) 1995-2003 chevrolet astro van, blazer, s10 1995-1999 gmc sierra (old style) 1995-2000 gmc yukon, yukon xl (old style) 1995-2001 gmc envoy, jimmy 1995-2003 gmc safari van, sonoma 1995-2001 oldsmobile bravada this bulletin is being revised to change model information. Please discard corporate bulletin number 02-05-25-006 (section 05 - brakes). Condition some customers may comment on ABS activation at low speeds usually below 8 km/h (5 MPH). Upon investigation, the technician will find no dtcs set. Cause the cause of this condition may be an increased air gap between the wheel speed sensor and the hub reluctor ring due to rust and debris built up on the sensor mounting surface. Correction

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 87,000 miles · PA

While braking at low speed the ABS would cause extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak front wheel speed sensor replaced. Left front window hangs when going up. Window tracke lubed. Pads and rotors replaced. Rer brake adjusted. Brake pedal kicked up when almost to a stop. Replaced brake calipers/rotors/ backing plates and removed sensors and cleaned rust build up on sensor and hub assemblies. Both idler amrs and front and rear shocks were replaced due to front end play.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · OR

Slid out in snow lost power steering and power brakes. Almost hit large tree after failure. Mechanic sait ps hydroboost pump broke internailly.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 150,000 miles · UN

Cannot get air throught vents in dash, all controls work properly vacuum actuator moves, there is vacuum at the swithc, no one knows the answer paint on gas door bubbling and looks like it is going to fall off transmission shifted hard into 2nd gear since we bought it ( 54000kms) finally started to slip , bought used trans and had it installed, quoted 3000.00 to rebuild, dealer was past even belief. Abs comes on when coming to a stop every time . Lf front sensor reads o MPH when other sensors read movement causing it to assume a skid situation, replaced sensor at 205.00 no better, does not set code in computer according to mechanic. Pulled fuse. Has had vibration in driveline since purchased no one can find anything sugeestion range from replace all u joints, did some of them no better to replace rear end. It is not possible in nova scotia to obtain a blasting permit to blow up your car even if you take precautions and hire a professional. I have never in 40 years of driving some bad stuff from old english cars to transport trucks with more miles than there are numbers, ever had this kind of problem, most things can be fixed. You have never lived until you have taken the whole dash apart on one of these, the vehicle was designed by madmen.

Filed Nov 28, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Belt tensioner casing cracked/broken around mount bolt, causing loss of belt tension, power assisted steering, and power assisted braking. Throttle control pedal "sticks" and excessive pressure must be applied to overcome resistance. Brake pedal could not be depressed until excessive force was applied with both feet, occurred twice at very slow speeds while cresting a short steep incline and turning to the right to park, cause yet unknown. Dt