2001 Chevrolet Astro service brakes, hydraulic problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Chevrolet Astro — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet astro van. While traveling 5 mph, the contact noticed that the brakes would no longer engage and that the steering wheel had become difficult to turn. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.”
filed Oct 18, 2010
“2001 chevy astro van abs system . I have replaced every part and still have problems. I understand that this is a constant problem of this van. I think they should recall these vans before something bad happens. *tr”
filed Oct 18, 2009
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% |
| 2000 Astro | 53 | 30% |
| 1999 Astro | 21 | 16% |
| 1998 Astro | 35 | 15% |
| 1997 Astro | 64 | 18% |
| 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 2001 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.