Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that as the vehicle comes to a rolling stop, the antilock brakes activate and he loses control of the brakes. The failure only occurs when driving at low speeds such as 5 mph and approaching a stop. He stated that the failure began a few days ago and has gradually increased in severity. The current mileage was 108,225 and failure mileage was 108,175.

: the contact stated the abs activates at speeds below 5 mph. This causes an excessive stopping distance. There is a NHTSA 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 -.

: 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, NHTSA item # 10000062 for the abs activation. The vehicle had not been inspected.

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.

When I apply brakes while driving at slow speeds (about 10 mph), the anti-lock braking system engages. This greatly increases the stopping distance, and gives the feeling that the vehicle may not stop as intended. This failure can also cause the vehicle to "pull" to left or right during the application of the brakes.

While driving at real low speeds the anti-lock brakes kicked into gear and it was hard to getthe vehicle to stop. The consumer contacted gm but received no response. The consumer then took the vehicle to the local dealer and the mechanic disconnected the abs system. This problem started on August 1, 2005. The consumer could hear the brakes pulsating.

Dt: the consumer stated his wife put her foot on the brake and it did not stop; it accelerated when she hit the brake and she hit two parked cars on 7-23-05. She was going approx. 3-5 mph. This is not the first time this has happened. Previously, they had felt some pulsating in the pedal, but it became progressively worse. This is the first time they have felt it accelerate. No lights came on prior to this or previously. This occurred during normal braking, on a dry road.

I attempted to stop behind a car making a turn. As I depressed the brakes there was no response, the pedal went to the floor. After I purchased the van I had taken the van to the dealer about the brakes were not right, but I was told that was the abs brakes were like that. Later I took it again in the winter when I checked the brakes on snow. The brakes were making a grinding sound--again the dealer said that's normal. I am not driving it now because I feel it is unsafe. After several calls to gm allegation department I have not heard from them about air bags that did not deploy. This accident with the van involved two other cars and injuries to two people. I have seen several 2000 Astro vans have the same problems submitted to your web page. They too are afraid of driving the vans. We need help. ;.

Has a hard time stopping/ when stopping you can hear the anti-lock system surge and the brake pedal goes to the floor. /this is more pronounced when the ground is rough and your trying to stop.

I have tried to work with Chevrolet the corporation and the dealership on this braking problem I have been having, the brakes pump then go to the floor not always stopping my vehicle. They have had my van for over a week now and still say they cant find nothing. My husband and I have both experieced this problem, we had it in the shop last July and they said their was nothing. We feel this is dangerous and compromised my saftey and the safety of my children. Please help.

At 3-4 mph powersteering/brakes went out. Towed to dealer, powersteering pump had failed. When the brakes and the steering failed, the vehicle coasted into a telephon pole causing $4,000 damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer paid for everything.

Driving in light traffic, vehicle in front slowed, upon applying brake, pedal went right to the floorboard without stopping vehicle resulting in collision. Dealer and GMC will only road-test vehicle, refuse to inspect braking system.

Consumer was pulling into parking spot & lost power steering & brakes went straight to the floor . Consumer cut vehicle off & put emergency brake on to stop it. Vehicle started up again after leaving off for a while. Consumer will be contacted.

When applying brakes pedal pushes back up, and then vehicle accelerates, cause unknown.

Intermittently when applying brakes rear wheels lock up and front wheels turn, resulting in poor stopping. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

Whenever brakes are applied hard they lock up and begin to make a sqeaking sound. Dealer ahs bene contacted.

While applying brakes vehicle continues to travel. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.