1990 Chevrolet Astro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 41%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,083miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 41% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,083 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1990 Chevrolet Astro. While driving 45 MPH, the contact quickly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a deer. The vehicle slowed down in the direction of oncoming traffic. When she depresses the brake pedal, the wheel bearings freeze and the vehicle steers into oncoming traffic. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had been inspected and repaired. While at the dealer for new tires and an alignment, the contact was informed that the front passenger sway bar failed, and the vehicle should never have passed inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223109, filed 2008-04, 182,083 miles“When applying brakes, they caused a thumping sound, and brakes would momentarily lock up at a stop position. Also, sudden stop would cause rear wheels to lock up as well. All conditions would happen intermittently. Vehicle been to a independent repair shop on 3-4 occasions, and was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #869096, filed 2000-08“The owner of vehicle's wife was driving the vehicle about 30 MPH in a stop and go traffic. At one point the person in front of consumer stopped, but consumer said: she had enough space in front of her to stop vehicle. When she stepped on the brake pedal to stop, vehicle kept rolling without stopping,and crashed into the front vehicle on incline hill.”
NHTSA complaint #820746, filed 1998-01“Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle quickly enough when applied. Can hear ABS motor catching and then releasing. Had not contacted dealership. Been in contact with manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #898221, filed 2001-10“Owner states that his ABS brakes do not work properly and that he had vehicle in the dealers numerous times. His brake pedal goes to the floor, owner also notes that dealers found a faulty modulator valve.”
NHTSA complaint #809043, filed 1997-02Related service bulletins
- 10028790Nov 1, 2010General 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…
Brakes: 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 1990 Chevrolet Astro
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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