2003 Chevy Astro Cargo Review

Name: 2003 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 1332 USD
Rating: 4.1 (13 reviews)

2003 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Rwd 3dr Minivan

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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.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 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

$257/mo

$231/mo

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4.1

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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 …

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DavesAstro, 10/31/2002

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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

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.

Best kept secret in small van market

DSTn, 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 …

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2003 Astro Cargo Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,050
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$257/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	170.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Poor
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 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.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 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.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 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.}