Overview & Reviews

No significant changes for the Astro this year.

• Big-van capacity in a small-van package, available all-wheel drive, high-towing ability.

User Reviews:

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  Best van for our needs - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By claudia palamar - July 22 - 3:23 pm

  This is the third Astro we have owned. Currently we tow a 26.5ft travel trailer through the midwest and have experienced no problems. One must drive responsibly and not expect to break any speed records.

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  An "unknown" reliable minivan - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By goofster - July 10 - 12:01 am

  I brought this vehicle use in Jan 2006. Surprisingly this vehicles build quality has improved drastically. No squeaks and rattles to date compared to other friends older astro vans. Improved braking and quiet interior. 4 wheel disc brakes setup was taken from chevy/gmc truck division. It possess impressive stopping power. Fuel mileage is not bad, getting 21mpg on the highway. Rear A/C and rear heat are awesome. Trunk space is ample for those long trips. Leg room in all rows are very good, compare to other minivans. Power is good. No problems to date.

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  Second Astro Owned - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By jjreeves9752@charter - April 19 - 1:53 pm

  This is my second Astro. The first I drove 230,000 miles with little maintenance. This is longer but handles nicely I put Mogg idler arms on the 1991 that greatly improved the steering and handling. I plan to do it on the 2005 in a year or so. I now have 40000 miles on the 2005. I drive these vans from SC to Yellowstone Natl. Park and on to Phoenix and back. I pull a midsized bass boat for short 20 or 50 trips. We especially like the fold down bench seats for the second and third row seats. We throw coats and etc. over the first folded down bench. I have driven Toyota vans but this Astro will outdrive it hands down with a lot of hauling space.

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  Chris Craft Tow Toy - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By DorothyJs. LT AWD - November 18 - 4:02 pm

  Very dependable, very low maintenance, so comfortable to drive, great for road trips, pulls the boat like a toy

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  Only one with a full frame - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By oldmrjim - October 31 - 3:53 am

  Long term experience very good. Holds up very well. Built like a tank. Has steel reinforcement behind plastic bumpers. Only item replaced: Alternator.

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  Best mid-sized van ever - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By PETER - August 7 - 5:13 pm

  This is the 4th Astro that I have owned in 9 years, and each one has been better the the last. I averaged about 90,000 to 100,000 miles on the last three and already have 1600 on the 2005 Astro. I love it.

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  Astro Van - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By b veitch - March 21 - 10:22 pm

  I own and show dogs. The Astro van is perfect size for transporting dogs and crates. Crates are easily stacked for the smaller breeds. I have had no problems with this van.

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  Best Of Breed - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By SunupGSD - January 15 - 4:01 pm

  Will never own another minivan. We show our German Shepherds in AKC events. All our "stuff" fits with room to spare. Other minivans are too small. Ride is strong not mushy, interior comfort is great. This is our 3rd Astro. Our 1st is still on the road with over 200K miles. The 2nd is still running with only 150K miles.

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  Chevrolet Astro Van AWD - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By Deborah T. Kilday - January 15 - 2:49 pm

  This is the 5th Chevy Astro Van I have owned. They are great vans. Better than having a truck because they get better gas milage and quiet running. I just bought a new one and still own two older ones. One has 165000 miles(1994) and the other one 106000 (2000) and they are still running great. I maintain them and have not had any major problems with any of them. They are great on long trips with family, we have even taken out the seats and camped in them overnight. They are also great for carrying building supplies. I like them better than a truck because you can use the whole vehicle and have heat and air and spread out and be comfortable. I get great gas mileage doing a lot of highway miles.

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  Astros are Great - 2005 Chevrolet Astro
  By jimq - December 27 - 11:51 pm

  This is my second Astro. I also have a 1989 with 107k which I purchased new and is still going strong. I just purchased this 2004 as GM is supposed to stop making the Astro/Safari in 2005.