1991 Chevrolet Astro problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Astro with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 42.1% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 8.3%.
Complaints121
Crashes15
Fires5
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 42.1% · 51
Structure 8.3% · 10
Electrical system 8.3% · 10
Seat belts 5.8% · 7
Power train 5.8% · 7
Steering 4.1% · 5
Tires 3.3% · 4
Seats 3.3% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Chevrolet Astro in this data, 1991 draws comparatively few complaints; 1995 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 258,900 miles.
In owners' own words
Abs brakes in front lock up when attempting to stop. Has been ongoing for numerous miles and now has been attributed to the control module for the kelsey hayes abs system. Advised not to drive due to safety hazard. This apparently is a recall for several years, however, not 1991. I can not take my children in a vehicle that may lose its brakes because of an abs control problem. Service brakes, hydraulic
Although both the abs and brake light are on the brakes appear to function properly . The master cylinder was checked and is working properly . The code scanner reads a complete failure of the antilock brake system. The dealer was contacted and advised me I was not covered under the recall for failed brake systems. Service brakes, hydraulic
Abs system failed. Driver applied brakes at the stop sign, leaving the subdivision and the brake pedal went to the floor and the driver could not stop the vehicle, went into the traffic without stopping at the stop sign. Also, rear wheel cylinders and hydraulic distribution valve failed. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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