Tires seem to last forever on the Astro - at least mine do. I did do some modes. They made this vehicle out of trash - and it did not help with the dealer contesting every warranty claim. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Compared to front-wheel-drive, car-based minivans, the Chevy Astro was a true workhorse with considerable towing and hauling capabilities. The face-lift spread to the interior in 1996, bringing an all-new dashboard with easy-to-use controls.
Cargo vans come with two front buckets. The brake booster and rotors have also been an issue. General Comments: Great solid van. Filling up the 25 gallon tank every week is quite noticeable on the wallet. However, because it's a more rigged vehicle, it is not a quiet and smooth riding as I would like.
Early cargo versions came with a four-cylinder engine. Performance Though officially a minivan, the truck-based Astro is more like a three-quarter-scale version of the Chevrolet Express full-size van than a front-drive people hauler. Set the cruz control at 45 and let the S-10 chassy do the work. The Chevrolet Astro changed remarkably little over the years, though there were some noteworthy developments. From 1995 onward, Chevrolet sold only the extended-length Astro.
Luckily, I could do a lot of the work my self. Security Chevrolet in Vista, California, now out of business was the nightmare dealer. We had just had our 4th child so needed something that could seat 6 so that threw out most of the cars from the equation. From 1995 onward, Chevrolet sold only the extended-length Astro. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. However, a niche market emerged for the Astro, and Chevrolet sold it profitably to ordinary consumers and fleet customers alike for the next two decades.
Right now its winter and this van loves it. We kept coming to the same conclusion that the Astro with its reliable engine and transmission, room for 8 and low ownership cost was tough to beat. Overall I have no complaints. I work on the great salt lake, if it's not stormy, and have to commute across a 15 mile dirt road which gets icy, horribly washboarded, and rutted this time of year. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories.
I sold it after it had 200,000 miles on it and the transmission started to slip. The interior was comfortable and well maintained. A Dutch door arrangement is optional with a swing-up rear window on top and two swing-out doors below. Every car has some common defect traits, and the windows and blower are minor common ones in this model. It is quiet inside and overall is comfortable to drive.
See participating dealer for other restrictions and complete details. Recall and Crash Test Database Discuss this story on our. With rear-wheel drive, these vans are capable of towing 5,500 lbs. They don't make them anymore. It's a little tight for passengers to get onto the third row so the middle seat is usually folded down for easier access.
The 8 pass converts to work van fast and it tows my 4 ton boat without any trouble. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. I love the height in which you are seated. The optional all-wheel drive sends all power to the rear wheels until the system senses wheel slip. I'll drive it till it dies! Very easy to operate radio with enough features.