The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that the ABS works intermittently while driving approximately 10 mph. When approaching a stop, the brakes would not apply and she almost rear ended another vehicle. This has been a persistent failure ever since she purchased the vehicle. The dealer repaired the brakes at the cost of $125, but the failure persists. The dealer stated that there was no brake failure. The contact stated that in order for the brakes to work, she has to slam her foot on the brake pedal, but this solution is not always guaranteed. The current mileage was 50,800 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01-10-08. The consumer stated grossman Chevrolet repaired the Chevy van again on Nov. 30, 2007 at the cost of $979. The consumer further stated in 2005 she rear ended a vehicle at 5mph because vehicle would not stop while applying the brakes. The dealer stated right front hub assembly was replaced, repaired front cover gasket, replaced front pinion, and replaced serpentine belt. Updated 12/31/07

- Eagan, MN, USA

Anti-lock brake failure as described in recent articles for GM model year 2000 and later. Near collisions with vehicles and property at low speeds. Problem is still not corrected, anti-lock brake system temporarily disabled to make vehicle safe to drive.

- Carmel, ME, USA

Anti-lock brake failure.

- Bata Via, IL, USA

When T brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.

- Bata Via, IL, USA

The transmission was replaced due to it missing 1st and going right into 2nd gear.front end of vehicle shakes at 40 mph. Had tires replaced and alignment done. Interior light stay S on unless manual override is turned off.brakes make noises when you come to a stop or you are stopping slowly. Engine light comes on all the time brought to mechanic every time to get analyzed.

- Lutz, FL, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

Brakes and steering failed simultaneously, resulting in a crash. GMC knows about the problem and will not fix it until enough people die. My family was almost killed. Anyone who has had a family member hurt or killed in a GM van should sue GMC.

- Paris, TX, USA

While traveling 30-40mph applied brakes to stop and had no brakes, pedal was hard and resisted, did not hit anything, lost all power steering however, engine still running, had to shut down vehicle and restart it. Contacted dealership, but no solution was found.

- Mcpherson, KS, USA

It was very dangerous, imagine driving at 65 mph on a hwy without brake and steering control. I was lucky it went out on me while in the driveway.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

During cold weather brakes will lock up, causing vehicle to slide on snow or ice. No accident to report.

- Picture Rocks, PA, USA

Was on my way to work just dropped my 2 small children offf not even 5 min ago - was driving down rt 97 towards annapolis going about 60 - 65 mph when traffic started to get a little heavy I needed to apply my brake and it didnt work I then noticed the van was speeding up all by itself I checked the cruise controll and it wasnt on the van kept speeding up I was in heavy traffic - I turned my flashers on and did everything I could I finally managed to get this van to the shoulder I had my foot pressing down as hard as I could ( at this point my body was lifted from the seat I was pressing the break so hard I was still going 45-50 mph ) luckilly after 10 " min of this and many near death experiences I finally got slowed down enough to throw it into park the engine was so loud I thought it was going to take off out of park I immediately turned the key off - I was lucky my kids werent there and I wasnt driving in a residentilal area I could have been killed or evn worse several others someone needs to check tis out immediatlet Y the dealership has fixed this a T a cost of $950 and I haver reported it to Chevy - however someone needs to be held accountable this part just broke??" no warning no nothing just all the sudden decided it wanted to kill me.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

I am writing this letter because Chevrolet and General Motors are producing vehicles that have mechanical defects that are life threatening and are covering up the problem. The basic problem is with the brakes of the Chevrolet Astro van. Shortly after I purchased the van I noticed the van began pulling or steering off to the left upon braking. It was very slight at first but as time went on the problem became more acute. I took the van into the dealer for service because of the pulling when breaking problem. (little did I know then that this would be a long succession of visits for the same problem.) when I explained the problem with the van pulling when breaking, one of the writers behind the desk stated that those vans have a history of pulling and there were a lot of things they could do to elevate the problem. Since then I have had the van in at least 7 times (confirmed dealer receipts) for the pulling problem. The reason I am not completely sure is because the dealer did not always include the pulling problem as one of the problems they worked on. The dealer kept reassuring me that there were additional tech notices they could employ to fix the problem. However, the last time I took the van in for the problem they told me the did all they could do. I then called the GM customer support line to report the problem. The person in turn then called the dealer to verify the problem. The dealer did verify the problem but then told the person on the customer support line that it was the customers bad driving habits that were causing the problem. Now I am 54 years old and have been driving since I was 16 and never encountered this type of a problem. The last van I had just before for this one was a Ford aerostar which is a very similar type van and I never experienced this type of a problem. The GM customer service line then told me that as far as they were concerned it was my fault that the van was pulling when I was breaking. They also stated that

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

While backing out of parking space & was trying to turn steering wheel and power module went out. Was depressing brake pedal & vehicle had no brakes. Vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic that sterring & ABS brakes were connected to one another. When one failed, both of them were out.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

Was coming to a stop light & started to apply brakes, and brake pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Did not hit anything. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic indicated that egr valve was opened due to carbon built up. Brake problem could be repaired, but could also reappear.

- Chautauqua, NY, USA

While traveling at 20 mph and depressing brake pedal, vehicle went into extended stopping distance and lost control. Please provide further informartion.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

Consumer was traveling five mph on a side street and brakes and power steering completly stopped. No prior warning at all. Consumer stated that he had just got back from a traveling trip eight hundred miles.

- St Angeleo, TX, USA

Upon driving out of a parking lot, there was no braking or steering ablility. Driver had no control of the van and could hardly stop. Dealership has been notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any furhter information.

- Rutherfordton, NC, USA

While driving on local road, traveling 40-45mph, two vehicles up and ahead were crossing the intersection. Consumer realizing that there were cameras and light turned yellow, slammed on the brakes, and a pickup truck behind rearended her. Consumer applied brakes, and they failed. Also, upon impact, neither airbag deployed.

- W Minister, CA, USA

While driving the vehicle lost both brakes & steering at once & without warning. Extremely dangerous and if vehicle was traveling at a higher rate of speed, severe personal injuries & property damage would certainly have resulted.

- Huntington, NY, USA

While driving the vehicle lost both brakes & steering at once & without warning. Extremely dangerous and if vehicle was traveling at a higher rate of speed, severe personal injuries & property damage would certainly have resulted.

- Huntington, NY, USA