15 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Astro. While driving 10 mph the antilock brake system activated and the contact had to swerve to avoid striking another vehicle. The failure occurred without warning when braking at low speeds. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in the recall and will not pay for the repair. The current mileage is 88,000, and failure mileage was 85,000.
: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at low speeds, the pedal was harder to depress and had a longer stopping distance. The dealer was not contacted.
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.
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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.
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 applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor, causing vehicle to not stop, which resulted in owner hitting another vehicle.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle has abs brakes. Front brakes lock up under 15 mph under hard braking which causes vehicle to slide.