1996 Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet Astro — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Chevrolet astro van mark iii conversion - accident, abs failed to correct fish tailing, front airbags did not open on frontal impact. *jb”
filed Mar 18, 2003
“Abs light illuminated. When braking sometimes brake pedal gets really hard. Consumer has to pump on brake to stop. This happens maybe once a day. Please provide any further information.*ak”
filed Aug 27, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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% |
| 1995 Astro | 105 | 24% |
| 1994 Astro | 91 | 28% |
| 1993 Astro | 42 | 31% |
| 1992 Astro | 53 | 40% |
| 1991 Astro | 42 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.