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.
3 Astros and Counting
Moms on her 3rd, 06/06/2002
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well, I am on my third Astro Van. I literally cried we I was told I had to give the 1st one up at 100,000. Then the second one at 107,000 miles. Today in our throw-away world its nice to know there are somethings still dependable. I carry alot of children around and the ruggedness of this vehicle is unbelieveable. My only suggestion would be for Chevy to ask mothers what changes they would make. The rear windows opening is a very good point.Other than that I hope they keep making this model.
Astro better than SUV for my family
cmaricle, 09/09/2004
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The astro is much better than the Suburban for my family, much better accessability between rows when dealing with kids. Hey, its not sexy but its a good ride.
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It was time to stop making this model
Mr P, 08/26/2007
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van was a good fit for my needs at the time, It can tow medium size loads, and is OK in comfort. The engine box should be pushed forward some. Cargo space is great, if you remove the third row seat, which is a chore for one person.
A Handy Van
astro FAN, 12/06/2003
2001 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Van is excellent in snow.Optional seats are comfortable.Cruises well on the highway but can be a little wishy washy on windy day driving.Very solid feel and LOTS of power.Plenty of cargo room.Ride is a little firm but better than a suv.The family loves it!!Oh... and not a single problem yet!!
#1 Review
astroman, 07/29/2003
2001 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1st gear too torquey; Computer seems to 2nd guess your moves: I drive very conservatively most of the time so when I really have to get on it and pass someone, it wants to balk or almost hesitate like it has to figure out what I'm about to do; Plastic trim is so poorly fitted that you can go around the vehicle and pop trim up with your fingers; Very poor ventilation system engineering and quality: the lack of being able to get A/C or fresh air through any of the settings (GM fixes the choice)-there's still plenty of air coming right out at you with front vents closed; Wipers on high speed push all the water from the passenger side into the drivers vision.
A minivan that works like an SUV
cgoetz, 06/18/2002
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We had owned a '90 Plymouth Grand Voyager, and liked its large interior, but didn't like its reliability. The Astro has at least as much room, but has been perfectly reliable so far, and has a lot more power. We enjoy camping, but never dared take our pop-up into the mountains with the Plymouth. The Astro does a nice job of taking us and our stuff wherever we want to go. The old van was good on snow, but the Astro is something else altogether - it is diffucult to make it slip even when you try. I'd recommend it to anyone who has an active family.
GMAC
abewat, 11/13/2002
2001 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good running used to commute to and from work.
Could be a better van.
rsocia, 08/28/2003
2001 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Astro we have owned. We were in two very serious accidents with our first and the van held up great. My a/c, the window switches, and belt broke in both vans. The fuel pump has gone out in my new one along with the emergency brake. The wiper control broke. The interior does not hold up very well. The van sounds horrible, but the service department does not know why. It stays in the shop. It is difficult to see out of the backe windows with the doors. The sliding door is hard to close. I do feel safe in it and I love driving it, but I am afraid that it will leave me stranded one day.
Much more than a mini-van - SUV killer
flyingdutchman01, 02/21/2003
2002 Chevrolet Astro LS AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Astro, a 2002 LS model. I hope that GM comes to its senses and redesignes the ASTRO. There is no other package like it on the road - good cargo and towing ability and room for my family and still has room for more stuff behind the 3rd row!). Mid- sized SUVs scrunch a 3rd row (if you can even get it in the highest costs models) right up against the back glass. Full sized SUVs cost 10-15k more and drink more fuel with no more space. This is a great package. GM - you've redesigned the s-10 replacement. Now its time to do the same for the ASTRO!
Trans. and rearend out at 72,000 miles
mmfan56, 04/17/2006
2001 Chevrolet Astro Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Astro we have owned, the other being a 1993 we sold at 170,000 miles with little problems; motor mounts,elec. wondows, etc. This van has been babied since we had it, but I tow a small trailer occasionally, with heavy loads. The trans never seemed to shift quite right, but Chevy dealer always said okay. Recently, noticed the rear starting to sing, especially, at 40 mph, off gas. Oil leakage around pinion seal, 1 pint low. Took to Aamco, bad rear and trans being repaired as I write this.