Chevrolet Astro 2000
The 2000 Chevrolet Astro has a 4.3 L engine. It gets 16 MPG combined (14 city, 18 highway), per the EPA. 2 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,825 × 1,970 × 1,905 mm (190.0 × 77.6 × 75.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,930 kg (4,255 lb) |
| Body style | Vans, Cargo Type |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 4 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
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Safety
Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG |
| 4.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | 15 MPG |
| 4.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 4.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Consequence · Remedy
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 CHEVY ASTRO THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND NO BRAKES. HAPPENED TO ME IN TWO WEEKS. LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION.
I ENTERED A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH AND SLOWED TO 5 MPH AND TURNED LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE AND TRIED TO STOP. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE NEXT TO ME. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS FULL. NO ABS LIGHT HAS EVER BEEN ON, AND I JUST RECENTLY PASSED MY VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE PARKED OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE HORN AND THE AIRBAG INTERACTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M…
HI, I WAS DRIVING THIS VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STOPS. I HAD A VERY HARD PROBLEM OF TRYING TO GET OFF THE ROAD WITH NO BRAKES OR STEERING. I HAD IT TOWED INTO SERVICE. THEY REPLACED EVERYTHING FUEL PUMP, SENDING UNIT, FUEL FILTER, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR AND RESET THE TIMING. IT NEVER DID SHOW UP A CHECK ENG…
VAN SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND WE LOSS BRAKES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…
ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE PARKING THE CAR. BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR CAR KEPT MOVING IT SEEM TO WANT TO ACCELERATE. IT HIT THE OPPOSING PARKED VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM PRIOR TO ACCIDENT AFTER ACCIDENT HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED AT CHEVY DEALER HU…
OEM CARPET COVERING THE INTERIOR ENGINE COWLING IS CURLING UP, CAUSING IT TO INTERFERE WITH THE TRAVEL OF THE GAS PEDAL. GAS PEDAL CANNOT COME BACK TO ITS RESTING POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. *KB
REAR A/C SWITCH BURNED UP. SMELLED PLASTIC BURNING , SAW SMOKE CAME OUT OF REAR A/C SWITCH ON DASH. POPPED OFF SWITCH AND FOUND BURNED SWITCH AND WIRES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKING ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THREE SEPARATE CRA…
2000 CHEVY ASTRO VAN ABS PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED CITIES, PARKING LOTS ETC... WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE ABS APPEARS TO KICK ON CAUSING FAILURE TO STOP. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VAN RECENTLY. MECHANICS SAY MAYBE MASTER CYLINDER, MAYBE BELTS, MAYBE???? CAN ANYONE SAY RECA…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PULL THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. THE DEALER AND WANTED $250 TO REPAIR IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,0…
Questions
- What engine does the 2000 Chevrolet Astro have?
- The 2000 Chevrolet Astro has a 4.3 L engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
- It gets 16 MPG combined (14 city, 18 highway), per the EPA.
- Does the 2000 Chevrolet Astro have recalls?
- 2 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Fuel System, Gasoline (2006-05-19).
- What are the common problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
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