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2002 Chevrolet Astro Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$24,825 to $29,818

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The Chevrolet Astro mini-van made its debut in 1985. It was unique in that it was intended to provide the comfort of a passenger van with the strength of a truck; it had a truck frame, and a 6-cylinder, 190 hp, 4.3-liter engine. It was roomy, too; owner fans gushed about its ability to haul plywood, sheetrock, or many passengers and their gear with ease. It could also tow boats and other large toys.

The 2002 Chevrolet Astro has a sliding door on the passenger's side and cargo doors in back. You can remove the rear seats to gain more space, but the seats are heavy and best removed by two people working together.

The only significant upgrades Chevrolet made to its 2002 Astro were adding multi-port fuel injection to the engine for better efficiency, and redesigning the catalytic converter to reduce emission pollution. Already, by 2002, it was rumored that Chevrolet was going to discontinue the Astro soon (2005 was its last year).

Many owners love their 2002 Astros, many of them buying Astros again and again over the years. Favorite features are the comfort, space, and hauling capacity. However, 2002 Astros, like their ancestors in previous years, are sometimes plagued with maintenance problems, ranging from such major items as the transmission and brakes to flimsiness on the interior.

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User reviews for 2002 Chevrolet Astro

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by Anonymous
Sep 07, 2014
I think this is a great little van, wish I could own another one. It can haul a large amount of dry wall or mulch. I can also haul a large amount of kids. It can tow a boat or camper as well. Sep 07, 2014
by Anonymous
May 28, 2009
We are thrilled to have another Astro! We had a 1995 Astro which died and could not be replaced directly. For a couple of years I was driving one of those ordinary car-like minivans, and it was just too small. The Astro and its cousin the Safari are great vehicles for people who need to haul kids and gear, and like space and light and a decent amount of power. The AWD version does not get great fuel economy, but here in the Northeast the winter weather precludes driving a rear-wheel-drive van. I have had two adults and five teens, plus all their gear for a weekend, comfortably in my last Astro. Yes the seats are big and heavy and awkward to get in and out, but that is just the price we pay for having roomy, comfortable seats with storage space underneath. Also the forward seat (and maybe the back one too) tips forward to become a nice flat surface for work or card games or what have you. Visibility is great. The newer Astros like this one have rear headrests which interfere a bit with rear visibility, but it is not as bad as in the car-style minivans. Also, it is impossible to keep those little vans clean if you have kids and gear constantly in and out! There is no place to put storage containers or duffle bags to hold their stuff, so it ends up all over the floor. The Astro's open spaces remain the same shape regardless of whether the seats are folded forward or sitting up. Smaller vans tend to have moving seats, which can break things or at least require that they be moved. Acceleration in the 2002 AWD LS is different from the 1995 RWD version.. it's a bit slower, but still good. Most of the car-style vans don't get great fuel economy either. Some get close to 30 but many end up averaging out under 20, realistically and unfortunately, so the drop to 15 - 18, while not a happy thing, is not as great a difference as it could be. I had been driving an Uplander. It was smaller than the Astro, had less power, and got worse fuel economy (than the rear wheel drive version). My husband's full-size, crew-cab, diesel pickup truck gets better fuel economy than my Uplander. I am very happy to have another Astro and I wish that GM would wake up and bring them back... diesel, while they're at it.May 28, 2009
by Christian M
Jan 10, 2008
Chevy never did a real redesign on the Astro, so you get 80's content, but there's nothing to compete with it. It is larger than any minivan, smaller than any full size. Gets better gas mileage than most full sizes too. Capable on road, and plenty of people set them up for off road too. Great in snow. Jan 10, 2008

2002 Chevrolet Astro Pricing

Original MSRP
$24,825 to $29,818
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Trims & specs

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Locking differential: rear

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Locking differential: rear

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 7 · Upholstery: cloth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Drivetrain

Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 7 · Upholstery: cloth

Third Row Seat

Type: bench

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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