1995 Chevrolet Astro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 109about this part
- Share
- 24%of 446 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 109 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 24% of the 446 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 25 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.
“Anti-lock brakes engage during normal braking, on dry pavement or driving over slightly rough surfaces. When the anti-lock brakes engage, I am unable to come to a complete stop, causing me to drive through stop signs, stop lights and nearly up under a tractor trailer. This problem began occuring in dec. 1998 and continues to occur on a daily basis.”
NHTSA complaint #708384, filed 1999-07“My brakes failed many times. I returned to reedman's service center 4 times & the problem was never corrected. When the brakes fail, they make a weird grinding noice & the van seems to pull sideways. This has happened many times & is very scarry! I am affraid that myself or family are going to get hurt or killed because of this problem! Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #709940, filed 1999-08“I have documentation that since purchase of vehicle in 1995, I have had brake problems/failure on a weekly/monthly basis. I have returned it to the dealership for repair of same, more than 30 times, without success. I never know when the brakes will fail.”
NHTSA complaint #710016, filed 1999-08“I have had several close calls with this van in reguard to the rear wheel anti-lock brakes. Two times I have actually been involved in accidents that have been caused by anti-lock brake failure. I have taken my van to the dealer I bought it from and the”
NHTSA complaint #709218, filed 1999-07“1-I could not change lanes when traffic stopped suddenly.2- I could not turn left off a highway unless I let off on the brake. 3-cannot get out of a tight parking place if brake is depressed fully.”
NHTSA complaint #711188, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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 1995 Chevrolet Astro
104 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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