Overview & Reviews

Performance from Astro's Vortec 4300 V6 is enhanced, compliments of a new powertrain control module. Also new is a low-emission vehicle (LEV) version. Color choices are expanded to include Light Pewter Metallic and Dark Carmine Red Metallic.

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

User Reviews:

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  Trans. and rearend out at 72,000 miles - 2001 Chevrolet Astro
  By mmfan56 - April 17 - 6:25 pm

  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.

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  My 3rd Astro - 2001 Chevrolet Astro
  By Jim of Fort-Laud. - January 24 - 2:00 am

  I have owned an 85 and a 91. My most recent Astro is the worst one yet. I miss the comfort of the seats of my other vans I have deflated the back support completely and it is still uncomfortable. I cannot adjust the AC vent to prevent the air from blowing right on me it is the same for the passenger. The rear suspension is too soft I had to reinforce it. I have spent a lot of time at the dealer (leaking roof, brake light, door lock, rear axle, brakes, power windows, etc.). Like my other Astros, the idle is rough, the rear brakes are weak, and the check engine light comes on.

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  #1 Review - 2001 Chevrolet Astro
  By astroman - July 29 - 2:00 am

  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 Im 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)-theres 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.