2005 Chevrolet Astro Passenger Van User Reviews

Pros

Roomy and tough.

Cons

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Have owned a 95 for the past three years and it was the best investment ever made. Purchased with 375000 KMs already on it, it has hardly needed repaires. Many things have just now started breaking down and it isn't worth repairing anymore. I just found out that they stopped production last year so I am getting a the most recent I can afford, a 2003. Hope it lasts......read morehide

Pros

Great

Cons

Very, very good Ride

I'd like this car. Thanks to Chevrolet for this car! This ride very big and comfort for our family.

I gave my AstroAWD to my husband and I bought a "regular" minivan, it was the worst mistake I've made. When looking at the selections for AWD and 7-8 passenger seating, you CANNOT beat the AstroAWD for reliability, performance and cost. I hope Chevy doesn't stop making this vehicle....read morehide

Pros

MOST UTILITARIAN VEHICLE MADE. LIKE TAKING YOUR LIVING ROOM WITH YOU.

Cons

NOT BEING MADE ANY MORE.

I'VE OWNED 4 OF THESE MID-SIZED VANS FROM 1986 TO THE 2005 THAT I PURCHASED IN DEC. 2005. EACH ONE WAS BETTER THAN THE LAST. THEY RUN FOREVER. I'VE HAD VERY FEW MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WHEN YOU CONSIDER THAT WE'VE DRIVEN OVER 1,000,000 MILES IN OUR ASTROS OVER 20 YEARS. IT'S TOO BAD THAT GM DECIDED TO END THE PRODUCTION OF THESE GREAT TRUCKS WHEN ALL THEY NEEDED WAS A FRESHENING UP. IF YOU CAN GET ONE OF THE LAST ASTROS OR SAFARI'S MADE YOU WILL HAVE A REAL KEEPER....read morehide

Purshased my first 87 Astro in 1990. I now own two 87's, one 2000 and a 2005. The first 87 has 450,000 plus miles and still running. GM needs to sell more units not keep cars on the road for 20 plus years. That is why Astro is no longer produced.

Pros

hauls our boat and drag car,we have two kids and there,s lots of room inside for all their gear

This is the second one we owned and never had any problem at all with either of them, we've looked at alot of different vehicles but nine compared to this one.

Pros

Roomy, Good MPG, Powerful

Cons

Top Cargo door (window) was not built well

I traded in my 2003 Mitsu Outlander with leather seats and all the extra goodies, for a 2005 Chevy Astro LS with just standard options.
At first I was doubtful of this decision but it is the best deal I have ever made! I really love this van not only for its spacious interior (can fit all of my family) but for its power. I also do some work runs delivering packages across town, I just take out the passenger seats (installed a removable cargo mat from the dealership) and I can do my work without worrying about space!
MPG is pretty good considering its powerful V6. I can say anything regarding its reliability since I got my Astro about a month ago with 9,000miles. Too bad this was its last year in production.
Highly recommend!...read morehide

Pros

29 mpg

I have 230.k on the van and have some problems. But have good gas milage 29 mpg. We have lots of room as i have two dogs that allways tavel with me, Just love it.

Pros

Ok fuel for a van, durable interor for kids..

Cons

Hope you like to change EGR valves @ 260$ every six months..

This is a durable van, built tough, However..we had transmission put in at 70,000 miles. Major carbon build up in EGR valve.sixteen alternators,ingnition switch,water pump, rear ac went out,

Pros

more room than any other vehicle for cargo, people; great paint!

Cons

in the '95 version - didn't like heating/cooling air flow options

I LOVE my '95 ASTRO, bought new. It's looks took awhile for me to accept, thot it was too boxy at first; but grow on me it did. I have observed SUVs and other minivans are only for looks, not for utility. I don't want them. At 150,000 engine and transmission still going strong - hope it takes me to 300,000; had to replace a tie rod, & dutch door hydraulic , passenger power door locks/window no longer work; but this is minor relative to the work it's done for us: hauling travel trailer and family on family vacations, kids for church youth, etc, etc. Nothing can compare to the cargo and people this thing can haul with passenger roominess and comfort. I AM SORRY TO HEAR GM IS NOT MAKING THEM ANYMORE! I can't believe they weren't a seller - sure couldn't find a used one - owners didn't get rid of them!...read morehide