Used 2002 Chevrolet Astro Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Astro, so we've included reviews for other years of the Astro since its last redesign.
Old reliable
Alex Rose, 12/31/2002
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Chevy has left the challenge in place for any other manufacturer to put as much value in a van as the Astro. It may be an old design, but it continues to fill a niche in the NA market. The room, fuel mileage and towing are great! The styling may seem boxy, but when you are looking for reliability, you cannot beat this combination.
My 3rd Astro
Jim of Fort-Laud., 01/24/2004
2001 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned an 85 and a 91. My most recent Astro is the worst one yet. I miss the comfort of the seats of my other vans; I have deflated the back support completely and it is still uncomfortable. I cannot adjust the AC vent to prevent the air from blowing right on me; it is the same for the passenger. The rear suspension is too soft; I had to reinforce it. I have spent a lot of time at the dealer (leaking roof, brake light, door lock, rear axle, brakes, power windows, etc.). Like my other Astros, the idle is rough, the rear brakes are weak, and the check engine light comes on.
Chevy, make another!
Jason, 04/25/2008
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased our '02 because we owned a '91 & my wife loved being up higher than a typical minivan. It was barely used when we bought it & it had everything we wanted. The biggest improvement over the older one was the rear dutch doors. It's a system that makes complete sense. The adjustability of the bench seats is tremendous, allowing ample leg room for an adult in the back if neccessary. Try having an adult in the back of a Caravan; they may decide to walk! The only thing I needed to change was the factory rims & tires; looked really soft for such a tough truck (and it is a truck!). We love our Astro van and plan on keeping it for years to come
Sad to see them go
Donn, 03/18/2009
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our 4th Astro, obviously we like them. A-B'b the Caravan, Aerostar & Astro when we were in the market for a small van in 1985. Thought the Astro was the best choice then, still do now. Sorry they're no longer made
this is the family vehicle
momwithkids, 01/17/2003
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We are on our second Astro. We love the room, comfort & ease of movement, (important when you have to get back to little kids in car seats quickly no center console to trip over). Most of all we found that this van is reliable, powerful easy drive, sits high for great visibility. Lots of cargo room. There isn't a minivan that can compare! It is like an SUV w/minivan price w/better gas mileage and manuverability. Astros are only for the economically minded who need a reliable work horse to tote a family.
Poor Stepchild to the Suburban
KVD, 12/10/2002
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got the LS AWD (with leather and every available option) for family trips. No aftermarked flip-down video made for the model. Owned vehicle 6 months and has been in the shop 7 times, once to re-attach the gas tank! Rattles like garbage truck and parts coming apart on the interior. Had a 93 Astro that we drove all over the US with no problems. Get the impression that all the attention goes into SUV design and production. This could be a great vehicle.
Great Van
Androog, 03/02/2002
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This van is a work horse. It is a great compromise on driveability, size, comfort, economy, and trailering ability. It drives like a car. The all wheel drive is incredible, the astro van sticks to an all ice road like a goat. This is our second, and we feel there simply is not another product on the market like it.
Don't Buy It!
fire44, 12/02/2006
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Unless you have a large family and you intend to tow more than the typical mini-van will allow, don't buy one. With just 35,000 mi. I'm already having mechanical problems. We've replaced the ignition, "U" joint and the water pump. There is something else that is making noise under the hood that I haven't tracked down yet and the front end will need work in the very near future. It gets poor fuel economy when compared to other mini-vans and really is not a comfortable vehicle to drive.
2002 Astro Conversion
hope46, 07/07/2006
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The only things I don't really like about this van are the turning radius, which isn't as tight as the Voyager we used to have, and how difficult it is to back up at night, because we have dark tinted windows, and the seats are quite high, making it difficult to see. It's a great traveling van, the back seat folds down to a bed, and it has nice blinds on the windows. It gets better mileage that we thought it would, averaging 20 mpg. I've gotten 24 mpg with it on the interstate. We'll keep this until it falls apart on us; we're quite happy with it.
Great Van
KE, 06/18/2003
2001 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This Van is like a Tank Built tough AWD is excelent in bad weather I drive this van with confidence knowing I will get to my destination I have an LT with 7 pass seating great set up exept pass seat no leg room
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