2005 Chevy Astro Cargo Review
2005 Chevy Astro Cargo Review
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Pros
- Big-van capacity in a small-van package, available all-wheel drive, high towing ability.
Cons
- Engineered in the early '80s, iffy crash test scores, cramped front footwells.
What’s new
No major changes for the Astro Cargo Van this year.
Edmunds says
If you need a small utility van that's tough enough to handle day after day on the job site, the Astro is about the only game in town.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$264/mo for Astro Cargo Base
Astro Cargo Base
vs
$231/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo.
5 star(61%)
4 star(17%)
3 star(11%)
2 star(11%)
1 star(0%)
18 reviews
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Most helpful consumer reviews
5 out of 5 stars
best van on the road
mikeway05, 06/28/2011
2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
This is the best van on the road by far better than any other ... Gas mileage can be increased by opting for a K&N air filter .. Replace the 3 1/2 foot muffer with a new modern version and really increase you gas mileage. Keep the motor tuned up and use the long lasting
uridium plugs in it .. Move to a 225 16 inch wheel instead of a 215 and go with Michelin xd2's .. Best move I ever made … ..
2.75 out of 5 stars
Spunky AWD Astro
DavesAstro, 10/31/2002
2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 3dr Minivan AWD
I've used my '00 AWD Astro Cargo van
for work; where I frequently travel
many miles on and off road. The AWD
system works well when going up steep
dirt hills, and has good poor weather
traction. The van is easy to manuver
in parking lots, and has nice passing
and acceleration power.
4.75 out of 5 stars
2000 Chevy Astro Ext Cargo Van
Jared, 01/20/2007
2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 3dr Minivan
This is one hell of a van. Aside from the known transmission PCV valve problems (which can be fixed more permanently by using an aftermarket valve), this has to be the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Incredibly well designed. Engine is very powerful, more so than any other van I've driven in its class. Unfortunately, Chevy discontinued the Astro as of 2006 so '05 is the last … model year you will find. This is the ultimate small work van. Note that the standard roof rack solutions max out at 44" widths so if you need a 48" wide rack, you'll have to come up with a custom mounting solution for your wide rack.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Extremely Reliable
Heckler, 04/29/2004
1994 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 3dr Ext Minivan
This 94 Astro CS Extended now has over
138,000 miles on it, and the only
breakdown was the EGR valve at 120,000
miles. All I did was normal
maintenance (oil changes, alignment,
tires, and tuneup).
General Motors built this one right.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Astro Cargo since its last redesign.
2005 Astro Cargo Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,930 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $264/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 170.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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