Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various low speeds, there was an increased stopping distance, and the antilock brakes activated without warning. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted. Updated 12/15/2006 - the dealer told the consumer that the astro was build on the same frame as the silverado which was being recalled.
2002 Chevrolet Astro brakes complaints
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I began having a situation where my anti-lock brake system would activate at slow speeds <10 MPH such as when pulling into a parking space - this results in the vehicle going forward farther than it normally would - please note that I did not have any accidents. I took it to the dealer which indicated that it was a common problem and they may be able to clean the sensors of corrosion (they did note that the sensors are lightly built and could break requiring replacement during the cleaning process - which they did). I voiced my concern to gm via there customer service system that this failure occurred at 42000 miles on a safety related system (3 years from in service date - 6000 miles out of warrant). I clearly indicated that I felt this was a flaw on what I consider to be a critical component. As of this point - 1 week later - gm's only response was that my concern would be made known to the management of the company. No action to inform me of the recall that I have recently read about was made, nor was any action to cover the approximately $500 bill. Note that the recall that has been in the news did not mention chevy astros which my vehicle is - however the problem sounds identical and my vehicle is a truck based gm vehicle with all wheel drive and antilock brakes - similiar to all the models mentioned in the recall.
The consumer's anti-lock brakes don't work properly when pulling into a parking space or under 10 MPH. The consumer had to pump the brakes in order to get vehicle to stop or for warning before slowing down. The vehicle has all wheel drive. The consumer pulled fuse for anti-lock brake many times, and it worked fine without the fuse. *ak *sb pulling the anti-lock brake fuse deactivated the anti-lock brakes capability. With the anti-lock brake fuse in, the consumer nearly runs into the back of vehicles when stopping. The consumer stated that the incidents happens only when the fuse is in and occured three times at low speed for no reason.*sb
Dt: shift indicator was indicating the wrong gear. While driving the road the indicator was moving, but the shifter itself. Every time I drove the vehicle this happened. It was taken to dealer to fix and stated there were a lot of complaint. This occurred about a month ago antilock brakes are applying when dry. When going about 3-4 MPH the antilock brakes will engaged. This problem was random. Have not taken for repairs.
When the vehicle was started in the morning, the brakes made a grinding noise when depressed. The vehicle was serviced by the dealership twice and they replaced the brake disc, rotors and shoes. While driving down a hill with the brake pedal depressed, the brake system overheated, and a burning odor filled the cabin of the vehicle. *ak the brakes started to pulsate again while going down a mountain, a noise was heard coming from the driveline between shifts and was unable to be duplicated, the transmission slipped and shifted erratically, the engine would break up on a slight acceleration due to the distributor cap and the rotor being corroded. *sc
While driving at 5 MPH consumer attempted to park in the driveway and without warning lost steering ability. Also, brakes were inoperable, and would not stop the vehicle. The vehicle collided with the outside wall of the garage. There was considerable damage to the garage and the vehicle. Consumer sustained no bodily injuries. *ak sliding door doesn't unlock to open. Dealer replaced ps pump because pump drive shaft was broken, and reinstalled side door.
While braking ABS brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance.
Van experienced multiple brake failures back to back. On three separate occasions front brakes would smoke due to brake pads melting. The next brake failure occurred when the brakes failed to stop the van immediately when pedal was depressed while going down a hill. This resulted in extended stopping distance. Dealership serviced the van, but found no problem with the braking system. However, brake problem recurred five months afterwards, and almost rear ended another vehicle.
The brakes made a squealing noise, and was replaced. After they were replaced, the brakes locked up which resulted in an accident. *jb when the brakes locked, the vehicle ran into a snowbank. On the second occasion, the brakes locked and slid into the person in front. The vehicle was rear ended and the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts were inoperative. The consumer requested money back.
The brake pedal was to small. When the consumer applied the brake, her foot slipped off the brake pedal. *nlm *ts
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor. *jb also lost steering control. Blown power steering shaft seal had to be replaced.
The ABS system failed and caused the brake pedal to go to the floor.
Consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes, the pedal went half way down, it was discovered that there was a faulty main module which controlled the brake system. Dealer has been notified. *jb the vehicle lost it's braking power on a steep icy hill and slid with the pedal fully depressed. Immediately after the vehicle was repaired, the brake modular had failed during a test drive.
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