1991 Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Chevrolet Astro — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Repeated total failure of brake system resulting in three separate rear end accidents over 13 year period. Original owner. When braking for sudden emaergency stop,after initial braking begins, brake petal goes down to floor and brakes completely release, resulting in no brake stoppage of vechicle…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Abs brakes in front lock up when attempting to stop. Has been ongoing for numerous miles and now has been attributed to the control module for the kelsey hayes abs system. Advised not to drive due to safety hazard. This apparently is a recall for several years, however, not 1991. I can not take my…”
filed Nov 27, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. Chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans…
PIT-3665-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 21 | 34% |
| 2002 Astro | 20 | 29% |
| 2001 Astro | 28 | 31% |
| 2000 Astro | 53 | 30% |
| 1999 Astro | 21 | 16% |
| 1998 Astro | 35 | 15% |
| 1997 Astro | 64 | 18% |
| 1996 Astro | 33 | 13% |
| 1995 Astro | 105 | 24% |
| 1994 Astro | 91 | 28% |
| 1993 Astro | 42 | 31% |
| 1992 Astro | 53 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.