1997 Chevrolet Astro LS review from North America
"Awesome!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel guage failed at 20,000 miles.
General comments?
This is a serious truck.
More powerful than any van in its class.
Do not mistake the Astro AWD for a mom's car for the kids, it's a truck!
Like a Chevy, many little things do break, and yes it's annoying, however the overall dependability is amazing.
I was hit by a Volvo broadside on the sliding door with 2 kids in the van. The Volvo was totaled and the Astro needed $300 dollars of paint work. The sliding door is not quite the same, but my children never knew how serious it could have been!
Thank you Chevy for that extra steel beam in the door.
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| Great to drive, super for a large family, Maintenance nightmare |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C20 |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2004 |