2003 Chevy Astro Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $2,241 - $3,560

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Big-van capacity, small-van package, available all-wheel drive, towing ability.
Cons
- Engineered in the early '80s, iffy crash test scores, cramped front footwells.
What’s new
Larger 16-inch aluminum wheels are now standard on all models while the brake system has been improved with Hydroboost power assist and Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP).
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.
For sale near Garland, TX
6 listings
- 166,479 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 7 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats, 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Kennedy Auto Center (744 mi away)
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Bradley, IL
CARGO VAN TIME LETS GO TO WORK THIS IS A HARD TO FIND VAN SOLID VAN RUNS STRONG WITH NEW BRAKES AND BRAKE LINES and new tires come get her
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCDM19X83B111187
Stock: 111187
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-14-2025- 130,075 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats, 14 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Davis Auto Sales (1,126 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in North Chesterfield, VA
2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD 4X4 All Wheel Drive Cargo Van. This van was previously government owned since brand new. This is a one owner with very reas...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
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:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCDL19XX3B136613
Stock: 23C6613
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-22-2023
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$196/mo for Astro Cargo Base
Astro Cargo Base
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
Chevrolet Astro Cargo Owner Reviews
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4.75 out of 5 starsJared, 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.
Spunky AWD Astro
2.75 out of 5 starsDavesAstro, 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.
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.
Best kept secret in small van market
5 out of 5 starsDSTn, 08/20/2009
2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo 3dr Minivan
I bought this van with 150k on it. It is about to flip 200k. The original motor/transmission/rear end are functioning flawlessly. I think it is interesting that it is rated to tow 3500 lbs and most front wheel drive van are rated at 1,000-1,500. Just goes to show you that rear wheel drive is a stronger design.-my neighbor has a courier service with a 1999 astro van that had 400k when he … sold it. The new owner drove it home.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 Chevrolet Astro Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Astro Cargo since its last redesign.
2003 Astro Cargo Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,050 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $196/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 170.4 cu.ft. |
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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