1987 Chevrolet Astro review from North America
"Astro Disaster!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gaskets went out, leaking oil. Could not keep coolant in radiator.
I think there was head gasket problem.
Headlight went out.
Worst of all, tie rod end fell off, almost causing me to wreck it.
I've never been so scared in my life!
General comments?
I purchased this van for $1100.The person who sold the van said it was in good shape. I was just deceived!
It immediately began to lose coolant, but could not find it externally. Shortly after it began leaking oil.
One day, without warning, while driving it the tie rod end fell off! I happened to be on a busy road!I managed to get it off the road til help came. I had it towed home. I parked it and never drove it again!I sold it for just $125.I felt it was not worth fixing.
I might consider purchasing a Chevy--but not an Astro after that disaster!
I decided I like cars better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2005 |