2001 Chevrolet Astro Explorer Conversion Van review from North America
"Questionable Chevrolet reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger power window motor replaced at @ 51,000 miles.
"Dancing" fuel gage while van idled in park (needle moved from empty to full.)
Van tended to accelerate on its own when defroster, vent or AC was on.
Van approached 40 mph before I stepped on the brake (I did this to see if the acceleration would stop on its own...
It didn't.) Very unsafe.. has anyone else experienced this problem?
Although this van had all the comforts of your living room (four leather captain's chairs, rear seat which folded into a bed, TV & VCP, and wood cabinets and mini-icebox) this made the van very heavy, which means gas mileage was @ 13-15 mpg. These days, with gas prices as high as they are, it became too expensive to drive daily.
On the plus side, it'll haul just about anything you can fit into it.
Recommended Reviews:
  | A great family vehicle at a great price |
| Gas hungry luxury liner |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Quest |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2005 |