I got in my van to drive to a store and the brake pedal went right to the floor. There was brake fluid leaking from near the rear tire. The steel hard brake line running from the ABS unit to the rear axle is rusted through and is leaking. This was a sudden event. Also the fuel lines look to be just as bad. I'm sure stainless steel lines would not have added much to the vehicles cost and would have prevented this hazard and expense.
2002 Chevrolet Astro: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 69 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Astro describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs was activated at slow speeds causing a substantial drop in braking power.
Abs coming on at very low speeds on dry pavement (under 5mph/8kmh). It doesn't do it every time, but quite often at low speeds, like coming to a red light, stop sign or parking. Of course, there is no need for the ABS come on at such low speeds and especially not on dry pavement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the front brake lines were rusted. The ABS unit was not working properly and the rear brakes had already failed. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer but was repaired by the contact. The current mileage was 79,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
While braking ABS brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance.
The ABS system failed and caused the brake pedal to go to the floor.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- Service brakes
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable...
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Service brakes
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) light on speedometer may be erratic
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Astro abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Astro?
6 of 69 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Astro (9%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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