1997 Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet astro minivan. The contact was driving at very low speeds when the anti brake system failed, causing increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number id: 05v379000…”
filed Jan 3, 2011
“Highway traffic suddenly slowed due to an accident ahead. The steel brake line to the rear brakes failed due to excessive rust during an emergency stop on highway. The front brakes were able to safely stop the vehicle with no contact with any other vehicles. Steering was also very difficult during…”
filed May 15, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 21 | 34% |
| 2002 Astro | 20 | 29% |
| 2001 Astro | 28 | 31% |
| 2000 Astro | 53 | 30% |
| 1999 Astro | 21 | 16% |
| 1998 Astro | 35 | 15% |
| 1996 Astro | 33 | 13% |
| 1995 Astro | 105 | 24% |
| 1994 Astro | 91 | 28% |
| 1993 Astro | 42 | 31% |
| 1992 Astro | 53 | 40% |
| 1991 Astro | 42 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.