1994 Chevrolet Astro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 97about this part
- Share
- 30%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 97 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 30% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,850 miles. 18 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.
“On november 21st, 2011, I was driving my Astro van on a straight road. The vehicle in front of me applied their brakes. I also applied my brakes, but my foot slipped off the brake pedal. I attempted 4 times in a panicked state to try and re-apply my brakes with no success. I struck the vehicle in front of me. After considering what had happened that day and looking at the brake pedal size in the vehicle it is no wonder I couldn't readilly re-apply the brake. I measured the brake pedal surface area. It is approximately 4 sq. Inches. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436820, filed 2011-11, 162,000 miles“I was going around a sharp curve heading toward oncoming traffic when the steering would not correct. I went at no fault of mine up behind a mailbox headed straight toward a huge tree at which time god almighty had a hand on me no doubt, and veered barely to the left of tree, mailbox I damaged with mirror went up an embankment crossed ladies driveway, went upon another embankment and back down into ditch. The tie rod came completely off.”
NHTSA complaint #10073241, filed 2004-05, 141,700 miles“Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 30 MPH the metal brake line had burst on the left front driver's side of the van without any prior incident. The line broke as the brake pressure was applied. The consumer avoided a collision and was able to pull over. The brake pedal was pushed all the way to the floor. The consumer's husband drove the vehicle home with the emergency brake applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who confirmed the problem with the brake lines. The mechanic replaced the entire brake line. Since the repair, there have been no further problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141435, filed 2005-11, 140,000 miles“Drove out of driveway and ABS brake light went on and would not go off. Shut car down and restarted. Light went off but as I drove out, ABS light went back on. Took to dealer said it was the ABS computer that failed and that I would have to replace it because it was out of warranty . Regular brakes are functioning properly, but I do not have ABS brakes. Estimated cost to replace ABS computer $1300-$1400.”
NHTSA complaint #711521, filed 1999-09“When braking for a red light and moving into a left turn lane, the ABS brakes went off uncontrollably for no apparent reason. I had a very hard time braking and had to put my entire body weight on the brake pedal to stop my vehicle. I actually had to extend my leg and stand up on my brake pedal. I am glad I was going rather slow, around 15 m.p.h. Because I almost hit the car that was waiting at the red light in front of me. I really thought my vehicle was not going to stop. Now I am extremely afraid to drive my car. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #710210, filed 1999-08Related 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 1994 Chevrolet Astro
88 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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