1992 Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1992 Chevrolet Astro — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet astro van. While driving the vehicle at approximately 10 - 15 mph, the brake pedal was engaged while making a turn; however, it failed to stop. The vehicle was also leaking fluid behind the vehicle as the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact was able to stop…”
filed Jun 24, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet astro. While driving 10 mph, the abs would not work after a certain amount of braking and the brake pedal would extend to the floor when depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop a few times, but they could not duplicate the failure. When the…”
filed Oct 16, 2007
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% |
| 1991 Astro | 42 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.