Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Astro owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Dt*: the contact stated, intermittently, while the road conditions were wet and snowy the brakes did not operate correctly. There was no pressure in the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop, resulting in an accident. The contact's vehicle rear ended a truck. A police report was taken. There were multiple repairs made to the vehicle at the dealership, but the problem persisted. Updated 06/07/2006.
I have had problems with my 1995 Astro van 4.03l from the day I bought it hard starting asb locking up dealer replaced EGR value twice took back with same problem 3 months later was told nothing wrong computer digital check said so now I have gotten 2 mechanics to look at it and said the EGR valve fuel lind stays open pouring out gas they want to charge my 600.00 to clean out the sluge this problem has been going on for 3 years my van now has 82000 miles and it sounds and smells like a mac truck I also has to replace to wiper motor about 2 years ago and I paid for it I just a notice to replace it it no charge I cant find the orginal receipt so I'm out another120.00 for that repair along with the 65.00 so a local mechanic. …
I was driving at about 20 MPH over an overpass when I saw that the car in front of me had stopped. Even though it seemed that there was plenty of room to stop (maybe 200 feet) when I stood on the brakes, it only slowed the van down but not quick enough. I thought it would be better to hit them straight on rather than swerving and maybe cliping them. I did not feel any vibration from the ABS brakes. I also did not lay a skid mark. I bent the stearing wheel but the air bag did not deploy. I had my brakes seviced just 3 week before the crash. They gave me new front brakes and did my front end. I also got new tires. My husband tried the brakes on a country road the next day and the van went sideways. The ABS light did not come on til about a week after we got the car back from the repair shop. …
I was on 401-east in toronto. I took the islington rd exit and tge traffic was crawling at the best. We wre tarvelling at less tah 10mph and I was about 5ft behind the car in front. I wanted to slow down and used the brakes. The car stopped in a coulple of feet and then lurched/surged forward with my footstil on the brakes. This is the thrird time this happened. The other two times it was in lansing and it happened at much higher sppeds. I tokk it to the dealer and was told that this surging/lurching was normal for ABS brakes. I had the brakes checked again twoweeks ago while I was geting other work done and I was told they are good for another 10,000miles. Does NHTSA campaign id # 991006000 relate to this? Acoording to a dealer in toronto this van is not included. I woluld like to get some info onwhom to aproach in the GM corporation regardingthis. Thank you for your asistance.
It was a light snow falling but the temperature was above freezing and the streets were wet. A consilidated freightways truck cut in front of me so I had to apply the brakes. The ABS system did not pump the brakes like it was suppose to. The van skidded into a dividing wall due to ABS failure. The van was totaled. I had seat belt and air bag trama. My wife broke her right knee cap and cracked her brest bone. I saw the recall last night on tv. I saw that my old van is being recalledbecause of ABS problems. Please add this accident to your list. Thanks>
When driving at approx 30-35 MPH trying to make a sudden stop, applies brakes, ther is no computer response. Consumer had to stand on pedal, to avoid hitting a vehicle in front. Pulled to sid, ended up hitting a tree which was the only thing that stopped the vehicle,. Dealer said consumer was using it wrong.
ABS brakes fail to stop vehicle right away when applied. Would kick in later. Had trouble since 1994. The last time ABS brakes were applied, they locked up & another vehicle was rearended. Air bag did not deploy. Taking vehicle to dealer, again, to check brakes out.
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
Driving vehicle, another vehicle heading towards Astro spun out of control, put on ABS brakes, van did not stop, vehicle was hit head-on, air bag fell into driver's lap and filled vehicle with smoke, seat belt restrained but left bruises.
Failure on the anti lock brake system, consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to move, causing the consumer to have an accident. Consumer has yet to take the vehicle to service .
NHTSA investigations
Loss of power assist
There is no summary currently available
Brake complaints in other Astro years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
NHTSA has 109 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 24% of the model year's 446 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (85 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Astro brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Astro brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 25 crashes, 0 fires and 13 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.