2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Consumer Reviews

2000 Chevy Astro Ext Cargo Van

Written by: Jared on 01/20/2007

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 2 Dr STD Cargo Van Extended

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Mounts for Adrian Steel partition/shelves are already in place (takes 1/4-20 bolts). Custom cargo organization hardware is available from a number of manufacturers.

Suggested Improvements

GMC/Chevy has to redesign this transmission's PCV valve. It fails on a regular basis, and they know it. They cannot afford to recall all the vehicles with these transmissions, so they make us pay for their mistake. A higher-flow exhaust would improve horsepower and MPG. Driver needs more leg room.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Spunky AWD Astro

Written by: DavesAstro on 10/31/2002

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 2 Dr STD 4WD Cargo Van Extended

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Peppy 190 HP engine, grippy AWD system, plenty of small utility room.

Suggested Improvements

Better seats (lumbar and cushioning), improve gas mileage (13-15 city/18 hwy), smoother shifting automatic transmission, skid plates for off road driving.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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