1993 Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet astro. The contact stated the steel brake line rusted and the brakes failed. While replacing the brake pads the fluid leaked onto a rusted area of the brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…”
filed May 10, 2011
“While traveling ten to fifteen mph on dry road conditions abs braking system failed, causing a frontal collision with a pick-up truck. Rear drum brakes have recently been replaced for the first time at 136,000 miles. Front disc brakes had been to be replaced two or three times before. Dealer has…”
filed Aug 8, 2001
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, 2010Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
240699 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 1999
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% |
| 1992 Astro | 53 | 40% |
| 1991 Astro | 42 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.