Parking Brake Problems of Chevrolet Astro

Chevrolet Astro owners have reported 7 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Chevrolet Astro


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Chevrolet Astro

The Parking Brake problem

1. I parked my wife's van at the neighbor's house because guests were about to arrive. Their driveway is on a slight incline so I engaged the emergency brake. 2. It occurred just once with the pedal going completely to the floor. 3.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

Consumer released emergency brake and started driving. After a few minutes, he noticed that park brake light was still on. Stopped vehicle, and lifted pedal off floor to get light to go off. Dealer said cable had snapped.   Read details...

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

When vehicle is in park on a hill, couple of hours later vehicle will move four car lengths. Cause unknownn. Please provide any further information.   Read details...




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