Chevrolet Astro power steering loss problems

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Brakes · 258,900 miles · CA

Beginning about a year ago, have had intermittent hard pedal when braking. Occurs rarely, without warning. No ABS light seen but suspect possible ABS malfunction. Pedal does not pulsate but a faint growling, grinding, or buzzing noise is heard. May be ABS motor cycling. During failure brakes are barely operative. Usually returns to normal operation after 2-3 pedal presses. Sometimes pulls sharply left, occasionally right, on brake application. There is no loss of power steering. Occurs most often at freeway speed but has also occurred at slower speeds. Has occurred both in sudden, hard braking and in very light use. Have had all power components, all rubber hoses, power steering pump, and both front wheel brake components professionally replaced. Vehicle has front disc/rear drum and hydroboost. Mechanic usually cannot duplicate the problem but has done so once and has no explanation for it. Seeking to learn possible reasons and cure.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,145 miles · NC

I was driving and all of a sudden, the dash lights went out and the car died. I lost power steering, and I coasted to the side of the road. Come to find out the fuse box was hot and there was a few fuses that were blown. I replace the blown fuses and drove home. When I got home and turned off the van, I couldn't get it start I looked at the same fuse and they were blown again. The van now sits in the driveway till I figure this out. Because it is too dangerous to drive.

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Fuel system, Steering · 200,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 11-12-13 *bf the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Steering · MO

Events leading up to the failure of my incidents were just normal driving conditions and at a very minimal low speed, in which I was just driving and all of a sudden had no power steering or brakes. I was scared to death to no I had know control of my vehicle all of a sudden. My consequences were none other than the scare of my life and the realization that this could have been fatal had I been going faster or on a highway or any other road than a subdivision road. This situation occurred due to the power steering pump,which has a hydraulic vacuum booster for the brakes and all works together . After speaking to a service clerk at the car dealer and stating this was something I thought was a safety concern to be just driving along and lose control of your steering and brakes, he agreed. The problems was fixed by installing a new power steering pump and fluid and cleaning chemistry etc. Totaling a total of $636.32.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Steering · 63,000 miles · MI

While driving at appoximately 10 MPH power steering went out, whicle left the vehicle without brakes or any power. Vehicle was towed, and the power steering pump was found to be defective.

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 Jun 17, 2003 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · CA

Electrical wiring problems. Consumer was driving the vehicle when it completely died, and he had no steering or brake power. It almost caused a car accident. Dealer was contacted, and stated that this was an electrical problem ,that they had to change a fuse, but the problem still persists. Was not contacted.

Filed May 20, 2003 · Steering · 78,000 miles · OH

While driving at low a speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and brakes.this was caused by the steel rod shaft breaking in the power steering pump. The mechanic stated the hydro boost system had malfunctioned.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Brakes · 7,200 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Electrical · 28,181 miles · CA

Vehicle, hesitates and shuts off while driving...loss of power steering / brakes....and won't "re-start" 1 ] 05.08.01 8:00pm - 10692 miles . Vehicle died while pulling out of gas station drive way.( yes, caused traffic!) 2] 05.15.01 7:00pm - 10855 miles . Only 163 miles from prior service...waiting for traffic light...vehicle shuts off! 3] 10.17.01 11:00pm - 15080 miles . Vehicle cranks but won't start! 4] 07.15.02 11:58pm - 22363 miles . Vehicle, hesitaes and shuts-off, whle drviing! Loss of power steering / brakes! 5 ] 01.17.02 8:30pm - 28181 miles. Pulling out of "home" driveway, vehicle shuts-off! ( two tow trucks had to come out and pull me out!)