1986 Chevrolet Astro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Chevrolet Astro, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear brakes will not work. While driving between 30-45 MPH and wanting to come to a complete stop, have to pump the brakes at least 3 or 4 times before they work. Consumer has taken to a mechanic, and they tried to correct the problem. Consumer also has contacted the dealer, and they are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #814055, filed 1997-07“The rear brakes will not self adjust and all the braking is all on the front brakes, causing the van to fishtail, not stop at all on some road surfaces.”
NHTSA complaint #806591, filed 1997-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 7 | 50% |
| 2003 | 25 | 40% |
| 2002 | 23 | 33% |
| 2001 | 34 | 37% |
| 2000 | 65 | 37% |
| 1999 | 23 | 17% |
| 1998 | 38 | 16% |
| 1997 | 67 | 19% |
| 1996 | 36 | 14% |
| 1995 | 109 | 24% |
| 1994 | 97 | 30% |
| 1993 | 42 | 31% |
| 1992 | 57 | 43% |
| 1991 | 44 | 46% |
| 1990 | 28 | 41% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1986 Chevrolet Astro
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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