1998 Chevy Astro Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $1,788 - $2,840

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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Only mid-sized van left on the market. Available All-wheel drive system.
Cons
- Tight footwells. Design is 19 years old.
What’s new
New colors, an improved four-speed automatic transmission and a standard theft-deterrent system are the only notable changes.
For sale nearby
3 listings
- 113,465 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 14 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Mira Auto Sales (808 mi away)
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
**1998 Chevrolet Astro Van Base 3dr Extended Cargo Mini Van** - **Mileage: 113XXX - **Engine: 4.3L V6 - **Title: CLEAN - **Drivetrain: RWD **Feat...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCDM19WXWB187361
Stock: 187361
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-22-2025- 91,180 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 14 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- West Auto Sales (1,095 mi away)
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Austin, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCDM19W4WB178381
Stock: W-10836
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
Models that have been around for a while can still deliver impressive value. That's true of the long-lived Astro van, a staple in Chevy's lineup since 1985.
Out on the road, rolling hour after hour, is where the Astro demonstrates its true worth. Taller than its few rivals, Astros are admittedly more trucklike in temperament, but deliver a pleasant highway ride with competent handling for long journeys. The seats are a little short, but comfortable enough for work duty. Unfortunately, overly small front footwells crowd long legs especially after long stints behind the wheel.
A 190-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6 is standard, putting power through a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission that has been recalibrated to produce smoother shifts. All-wheel drive is available for those who need the added traction during harsh weather, but keep in mind that they use slightly more gas on average as well. Regardless of which version you choose, rest assured that you're getting a tough, truck-based vehicle that can handle heavy loads better than any other comparable vehicle on the market.
Solid and substantial, the Astro cargo van remains a tempting choice if you demand a smaller van with big van capacity and versatility.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$242/mo for Astro Cargo Base
Astro Cargo Base
vs
$204/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
Chevrolet Astro Cargo Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Extremely Reliable
4.25 out of 5 starsHeckler, 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.
Good/reliable
3.13 out of 5 starsNick Hendricks, 08/17/2002
1992 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
We have a Astro van that has been
pritty good van .we always rely on if
any of the other cars break down and
the is often with a sable.and my wife
drives it to college every day.We have
had some work done but mostly just
normal. But A/C gave us trouble all
the time never worked.and the rear end
went out .But I would call it a good
van .
David Allen loves his '94 Astro Van :-)
5 out of 5 starsDavid Allen, 04/07/2003
1994 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 3dr Minivan
I've driven over 400,000 miles every
year...this '94 Astro Van is a beast.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Astro Cargo since its last redesign.
1998 Astro Cargo Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $242/month |
all wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic 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 RestraintNot Tested
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