2000 Chevrolet Astro: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Brakes · 240,840 miles · IL · crash

I entered a parking lot at 10 MPH and slowed to 5 MPH and turned left into a parking space and tried to stop. The brakes did not work and I crashed into the vehicle next to me. I immediately checked the brake fluid level and it was full. No ABS light has ever been on, and I just recently passed my vehicle safety check with no codes on the system.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 82,257 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, he attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal sunk into the floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brakes lines were also corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 82,257 and the current mileage was 88,000. Updated 12/30/13*cn the consumer also stated rust caused the ABS to engage at low speeds on dry pavement, causing the vehicle to continue to move, even though the brake pedal was depressed.

Filed Mar 13, 2013 · Brakes · 176,000 miles · MI · crash

Abs system activated on dry pavement while parking the car. Brake peddle went to the floor car kept moving it seem to want to accelerate. It hit the opposing parked vehicle. This has been a intermittent problem. Mechanics could not find problem prior to accident after accident had vehicle repaired at chevy dealer hubs and sensors replaced this vehicle is very scary to drive.even after repairs the ABS system can still function inappropriately without any warning.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro. The contact stated when braking on any uneven road surface, the anti-lock brake system would activate independently with the illumination of the ABS warning light making it difficult to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in three separate crashes as a result of the failure. On one occasion while traveling 45 MPH, the brakes were applied abruptly but did not respond and the contact crashed into another vehicle. There was one reported injury and a police report was filed. The contact stated that the ABS was activated at the time of the crash. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage 151,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · MI

2000 chevy astro van ABS problem. While traveling at low speed cities, parking lots etc... When attempting to stop the ABS appears to kick on causing failure to stop. I have had several near accidents with my children in the van recently. Mechanics say maybe master cylinder, maybe belts, maybe???? Can anyone say recall???

Filed Mar 7, 2008 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · GA

I recently heard of a recall on the tahoes and gm trucks regarding the gauge panel or cluster panel. I drive a 1990 chevy astro van which is on a tahoe frame. I am having the same types of problems with my gauge panel as described in the recall. My ABS/brake light comes on at various times for no reason. My temp and oil gauges change from hot to cold and back again for no reason and the check gauge light will light up. Now the gas had will change even when the car is not on. As a woman I need to be able to depend on my cars gauges to let me know if there is a problem. I took the car to the shop yesterday and they could not find a reason for my car to be doing these things. I called our chevy dealer here in griffin where the car was purchased and they did not want to help me. I am now asking you for help. Sincerely, dana d. Hortman

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Brakes · 96,500 miles · CT

Unwanted ABS activation at low speeds causing increased stopping distance.

Filed Sep 18, 2007 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · VA

My 2000 chevrolet astro van with all wheel drive intermittently fails to stop at low speeds due to inappropriate activation of the anti lock braking system. This condition has nearly resulted in several accidents that jeopardized the safety of people and property, such as when traveling in parking lots and crowded city streets. The ABS system failure does not register a service code, and the problem was not recognized by service department at the local gm dealership, who replaced transfer case fluid in the absence of having a clue. Through self diagnosis, the problem was confirmed to be the ABS sytem because the brakes operate normally when the fuse is removed from the wiring block slot labeled ABS. Due to the absence of any physical damage to the vehicle, and the failure of the vehicles diagnostic system to detect this proble, it is clearly a defect in the vehicle or components design or construction. Owners should not have to pull fuses on safety system in order for the brakes to work when necessary. The federal safety agency should evaluate the aggregate number of complaints already issued with this problem, and understand that the gm trained service technicians are not helping owners remedy or understand this defect exists. A recall notice should be issued.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · MO

I have a 2000 chevrolet astro mini van. At approximately 65000 miles, just after the warranty expired I started having two lights illuminate on instrument cluster. One is a red brake light , and the other is an amber ABS light. I took vehicle to the chevrolet dealer. They told me it was the brake control module which needed to be replaced at a cost of $1000.00. Once the unit heats up and the lights come on the ABS no longer works, and the brakes become jerky. Also the two lights blind you at night when you drive. The unit is on the outside of the car under the driver's seat next to the exhaust pipe. I told them they needed to fix it, and they refused, saying it was out of warranty. I told them that it was a design flaw because it was placed next to the exhaust. The individual at the dealer told me this was a common problem with gm trucks and vans. It was safety issue and gm refused to fix it.

Filed Mar 30, 2006 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activates at speeds below 5 MPH. This causes an excessive stopping distance. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 4/11/2006 -

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated at speeds of less than 5mph. While pulling into a parking lot the ABS activated and caused a total loss of the brakes. There was no warning before the activations occurred. There is a service bulletin, the federal safety agency item # 10000062 for the ABS activation. The vehicle had not been inspected.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Brakes · 55,500 miles · NY

1) several times (~10) in the past few weeks when we're almost to a stop (~ 5mph) the ABS kicks in and it feels like we're losing braking power 2) we have been able to stop, but it feels like a crash is bound to happen 3) independent mechanic indicates computer code telling loss of wheel speed gm has a recall of the front wheel hub/bearing assembly for exactly this reason - but it doesn't include the astro - only "trucks" - why not the astro??? It's basically the same vehicle.