Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Chevrolet Astro - part 2

Was on my way to work just dropped my 2 small children offf not even 5 min ago - was driving down rt 97 towards annapolis going about 60 - 65 mph when traffic started to get a little heavy I needed to apply my brake and it didnt work I then noticed the van was speeding up all by itself I checked the cruise controll and it wasnt on the van kept speeding up I was in heavy traffic - I turned my flashers on and did everything I could I finally managed to get this van to the shoulder I had my foot pressing down as hard as I could ( at this point my body was lifted from the seat I was pressing the break so hard I was still going 45-50 mph ) luckilly after 10 ? min of this and many near death experiences I finally got slowed down enough to throw it into park the engine was so loud I thought it was going to take off out of park I immediately turned the key off - I was lucky my kids werent there and I wasnt driving in a residentilal area I could have been killed or evn worse several others someone needs to check tis out immediatlet y the dealership has fixed this a t a cost of 950. 00 and I haver reported it to chevy - however someone needs to be held accountable this part just broke??? no warning no nothing just all the sudden decided it wanted to kill me.

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Intermittent failure of steering where steering binds turning right or left. Have to force steering to complete turns. Brakes also intermittantly will grab hard when coming to a fast, hard stop. Hydravac unit has been replaced. Dealer chacked power steering pump pressure per gm tech support. Plan now is to replace steering gear box. Don't see how this could affect brakes. Power steering pump has had a high pitched whine since it was new. Dealer and gm do not seem to be concerned with that.

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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.

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Consumer was traveling five mph on a side street and brakes and power steering completly stopped. No prior warning at all. Consumer stated that he had just got back from a traveling trip eight hundred miles.

In emergency situations when consumer has to apply brake hard, pedal will go to floor and stay there. Braking action okay.

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.

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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.

Upon driving out of a parking lot, there was no braking or steering ablility. Driver had no control of the van and could hardly stop. Dealership has been notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any furhter information.

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

While driving the vehicle lost both brakes & steering at once & without warning. Extremely dangerous and if vehicle was traveling at a higher rate of speed, severe personal injuries & property damage would certainly have resulted.

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.

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

Both front brakes on this vehicle wore evenly, paper thin in 8000 miles - this is abnormal since my old Astro went more than20,000 miles and still had plenty left when I changed them - both wheels spin freely without binding - my best guess is that the back brakes may not be grabbing (or the fronts may be grabbing too hard - Chevrolet is trying to blame my driving - this is very dangerous since if the lining wears off it will pull to that side while braking and possibly cause a crash - I do not ride my brakes and do all highway driving - brakes are supposed to last longer than 8000 miles.

While backing out of parking space & was trying to turn steering wheel and power module went out. Was depressing brake pedal & vehicle had no brakes. Vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic that sterring & abs brakes were connected to one another. When one failed, both of them were out.

While backing out of a driveway at 10 mph consumer lost power steering and brake control. Consumer had to pump the brakes until vehicle came to a stop.

If putting brakes on quickly they lock up and then they stop. Brakes will grab/drift, then they stop. When consumer stops slowly they work fine.

Random failure of power booster on braking system. Complete loss of brakes.

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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.

The failure of anti-lock brakes to work properly (wheels lock up), has caused me to slide into an intersection and almost get broadsided, and it has caused me to nearly slide into a truck in a parking lot. The front rotors have had to be turned 7 times - 6 in the last 13 months. The brakes will pulsate because the rotors warp about every 2 months.

Brake pedal was set too high , and when applying brakes vehicle would pull hard to the right. Vehicle been in / out of dealer's shop and nothing could be found.

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.

Had front brakes repaired due to excessive wear. 1 pair of brakes shoes out of 4 is wearing out each time. At 17000miles, brakes shoes are wearing out again & need to be replaced. Dealer is refusing to repair again due to being out of warranty. Is happening to left front brakes only.

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.

Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance causing a vehicle collision.

Brakes intermittently pull to the right.

When driving the truck and having to make a panic stop, applying foot to the brake pedal, the pedal goes to the floor. Has to pump the brake pedal several times before the truck will stop.

When applying the abs brakes there is extended stopping distance, and also the power steering gives out.

While driving steering and brakes go out at same time. Dealer has been contacted.

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

Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.

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