Used 1997 Chevrolet Astro Consumer Reviews
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What's not to like
rjerryc, 06/01/2009
1997 Chevrolet Astro LT 3dr Minivan
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Of course, there are those who think every vehicle should be custom built to do everything they personally want. They want 50 mpg and capacity to haul the biggest load imaginable. Very good van - built on a truck chassis and the engine has plenty of power to tow a good sized trailer (5,500 lbs). Lots of driver and passenger comforts-armrests, etc. Easy to drive even when towing a big load. It's not a Ford F-350 so don't expect that! Great van, bigger than a mini-van and a lot better.
Stay Away from Astro and GMC Products
Astro Owner, 08/02/2003
1997 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Astro Van has known manufacturing defects that GMC/Chev. have not addressed which include, the side window not locking in an open position, transmission slippage, idler arm defects which result in early wear of tires. This is a poorly built, low volume vehicle that either needs to be pulled from assembly or fixed.
Astro
Ian Leigh, 05/23/2003
1997 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very poorly made. Falling apart with less than 51000 miles and maintained by the book
TRANSMISSION
CAROL MONTOYA, 05/01/2002
1997 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS,MEVERY YEAR, THE ELECTRICAL, GAS PEDAL STICKS, THE TIRES ARE FACTORY ONLY.
A Real Lemon But Love It Anyway!
Pam Waugh, 01/16/2004
1997 Chevrolet Astro LT 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
EVERYTHING has been replaced early and often. Maintained by the book at dealership. My 3rd Astro and will likely get another. This must be a lemon but I love it anyway. It's cost a fortune to repair but had extended warranty for alot of the repairs. But can't seem to get out of the dealership for less than $600 a pop. But it's the perfect sized van for my needs! Just wish it was more reliable. Do wish they had a 4th door though.
Great Van but died too soon
jkumpire, 04/18/2007
1997 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased this Astro as a conversion in 1990 with 18K. It just died last week when the tranny died at 246K. The Astro was a good van, though after 150K miles it started to suck up money. We had prblems with a fuel pump, one window motor, the paint coming off after 200K miles, and the A/C system and hood latch. It also ran through a lot of tires in its time, but it went over a lot of rough roads too. We got our money out of the thing, the Starcraft conversion was excellent, and the gas mileage was decent for most of its career at 20 mpg. The biggest pain was the well documented vacuum hose problem. The bad rap the Astro got for crash tests and bad production values was not true in out case!
Van gets Kudos
HarvWo, 10/28/2002
1997 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this van 2 years, and its the most comfortable, reliable vehicle I've ever had. I'm a big man at nearly 300 lbs with a very bad back. This is the first vehicle I could drive for hours without much stress on my back. Engine is strong, mileage about 20. Problems, heater control knobs are two weak and expensive to replace. Feet are cramped by fender well protruding inside floorboard too much. Classic chevy prob. Large min have difficulty getting comfortable on passenger side. Van rides like a dream. 60 series tires add stability over 75s. Would consider bying another Astro. Family loves it.
The Hat Trick Van
gus loves it, 10/10/2008
1997 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love these vans, my third one. The 88 went 360,000, 94 AWD still strong at 455,000. I have been told mileage would drop of on these Vortecs, but I just pulled 21mpg on recent trip (8 hrs). Lots of power (190hp?), great reliablity, rides great. I don't know of a better buy for your money. Rides like a car ,hauls like a truck. Wife is confident with AWD. The EXT AWD hugs the road in windy conditions, much better that the 2WD.
I like my car
Norma A. Padron, 09/15/2003
1997 Chevrolet Astro 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a very spacious car, with great visibility and high. Don't like at times the high because for short and old people it is kind of difficult to get in. Window motors are not too good, both, driver and passenger brake easily and when you need it the most.
My Astro
Morasco, 08/24/2003
1997 Chevrolet Astro 3dr Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had hardly any trouble with this van. Rides nice, if you like the truck ride, which I do. Only thing that has been a hassle is the rear door hydraulics last about 1 year only. I was having trouble with the wipers, but that was fixed through a recall.
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