1993 Chevrolet Astro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 31%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 31% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles. 6 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 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 failure mileage was 175,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10399811, filed 2011-05, 175,000 miles“Both ABS and brake lights stayed on. Abs brakes werer not working. Manufacturer has issued a service bulletin on braking system. Consumer was notified by representative at manufacturer that VIN was a part of recall. But, dealer advised consumer that after recent changes VIN # was no longer under campaign and will not be covered.”
NHTSA complaint #884241, filed 2001-03“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 yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #893857, filed 2001-08“When vehicle turned, the switch sensor would come on, go off, and come back on again. Vehicle was taken to mechanic, front brakes replaced & rear ones checked. Whenever the brakes were applied, the vehicle would not stop as quickly as it should.”
NHTSA complaint #843182, filed 1999-09“When coming to a panic stop or when hitting a bump in the road the brakes release, causing the truck to take more time to stop. The truck hit another vehicle in the rear, and the truck had plenty of time to stop, but when putting on the brakes it takes longer to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #816884, filed 1997-10Related 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 1993 Chevrolet Astro
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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