Brake pedal would push itself back up intermittently when applied and cause extended stopping distance. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
1998 Chevrolet Astro brakes complaints
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After driving for about 7/10 miles and then parking it smells like burning brakes. When we took it in to have the brakes checked the repair shop said the pads were loose and glazed. We have replaced the brakes pads 2 twice since we purchased the vehicle and the time frame from the 1st time to the last time was about 4 months ago and we are taking it back to have the brakes check again for the same reason.
Power steering pump failed suddenly causing loss of steering and brakes. I was told by service mgr. @ damascus chevrolet that he has seen this problem in this braking system before. There was no warning or previous problem with either the steering or the brakes. The failure was sudden and complete. I have located one additional owner of the same model van who experienced a simular failure. In both cases it was fortunate that the failure was at a low speed. Chevrolet informed me that since the vehilce was out of warranty they would make no efforts to assist me with the repair ($800). I feel that a braking system that suffers from this type of failure from time to time ( as stated by the chevy service mgr.) is a threat to anyone who may operate or be in proximity of the operation of these vehicles.
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When applying brakes they would grab, took to dealer who found emergency brake had been fused to brakes. Took 2 visits to dealer before problem was found. Also, idler arm/tie rod ends had to be replaced. Tires had been wearing uneven, vehicle was shaking badly.
When the consumer changes the gear into drive, the vehicle jumps into gear harder than it should.
Coolant leaking from radiator and vehicle overheats. Also, when applying brakes pedal gets hard, and goes all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak the hold down spring for rear brake rusted due to wet weather.
While driving stepped on the brake pedal to reduce speed or stop vehicle, but vehicle won't stop. Had to step with both feet on brakes to stop vehicle.
On wet days if brakes were touched slightly vehicle jerked enough to feel like consumer was going through the window. Dealer inspected vehicle & said that it was normal problem. However, made a rear adjustment.
Brake rotors out of round. Manufacturer warranty does not cover this condition. Braking while turning vehicle has poor steering control of steering caused by excessive wheel vibration. Driver can pump brake to stablize control.
While traveling and when making a sudden stop or normal stop by depressing the brakes, vehicle would continue to travel . By depressing the brakes again vehicle would stop. Please provide further information.
Intermittently when applying the brakes, van pulled to the driver's side. This happened after the van had been driven for 50 miles. Also, brake pads have been replaced five times in 40,000 miles. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak
Ongoing /intermittent problem with rear wheels locking up when when coming to a stop position or taking off from a stop position. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found.
When applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor, causing vehicle to not stop, which resulted in owner hitting another vehicle.
Emergency parking brake will not completely disengage, wearing down the brake shoes on rear drivers side. Dealer can't solve the problem.
Design and position of brake pedal, which in length is higher than the gas pedal, caused the occupant's foot to get stuck underneath the brake pedal and depress it, causing vehicle to go into reverse at high speed, and crashing into a wall. Please provide further information.
While driving about 50 MPH driver could step on the brake pedal to stop vehicle. But insisted that there were a lot of problems with the ABS braking system and some others problems.
When driving at any speed and applying brakes, vehicle is pulling to the left and to the right. Has replaced brakes six times, including rear drums and front brake rotors. However, problem has returned, and the dealer can't determine the cause. When consumer is driving on wet pavement and applying the brakes, vehicle will slide across the road due to ABS brakes locking up.
Anti lock brakes failed. Yh
Front brake pads failed on three occasions. Mjs
Brakes failed.
Wheel drum seal leaked. Yh
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with braking system failing to operate properly. Whenever consumer had to apply brakes in an emergency situation vehicle would pull to the right continually. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still occurring, consumer states that the problem occurs after the brakes are warmed up. *ak
Brake calipers sticking causing excessive wear of brake components.
Due to a design flaw brake and accelerator pedals arevery close and at the same level,making it very easy to mistakenly depress both pedals at the same time. This happene dtwice, once resulting in an accident while backing up.
Due to the size and placement of the brake pedal in this vehicle, being inconsistent with industry standard, driver was unable to locate it in an emergency situation in time to avoid a collision. The crash occurred during driver's first week of driving this vehicle.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Front brakes lock up under 15 MPH under hard braking which causes vehicle to slide.
Vehicle was in a crash due to the brake pedal being so close to the gas pedal, and also being so small. Manufacturer says vehicle is safe.
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