Astro Mileages

1996 with 101K
Changed transmission

previously 1987 with 120k

1994 with 230,000 and no problems.

I own a 93 with 116K

Hi guys

Just for curiosities sake, if you actually own an astro, post your cars mileage here. I have a teal '97 with 150k

Teal 1995 AWD 103K / (getting 15 city & 18 hiway)

99 AWD cargo with 120 k bought it in 01 with 75k, had bad idlers, vibrated @60....shops wanted like 200 to replace idlers did it myself for about 100 including the alignment...trany @ about 100k (reverse went)
new battery & ignition switch @about 110k , Passenger side window, and cargo door window, thanks to bums. custom drivers fender thanks to idiot school bus driver backing across an intersection and using the fender as a stop.

This truck is used for service every day in Chi, LOTS of short, short tips, lots of idling in traffic, lots of potholes....runs great! If I had the $$$ I would buy an 05. Im hoping to get an 04 next year if I can get the same type of deal.

I have a 1994 AWD with 252,000 and still driving 200 miles daily. Original drivetrain far as I know I've had it since 130,000. I replace several electrical componets. And now the 3rd egr valve ouch! But it is awsome in the snow!

97 Astro approaching 120K. Only real probem related to after-market security system added by dealer ... nearly a dozen service calls for electric lock failures until 100k warranty ran out, now have major failure with dutch door release (won't unlock)

My 95 had the same back hatch "electrical" problem. I fixed it my self. It wasn't actually an electrical problem, it was one of the latch rods came loose from the solenoid inside the hatch. the trick was getting the inside trim off while the hatch was closed. with a lot of patience you can loosten the trim at the bottom of the hatch enough to get your fingers or needle nose pliers in far enough to pull the latch rod(s) and release the Hatch. then it's just a matter of getting a new plastic lock bushing to replace the broken one(s) and re attach the latch rods.
I hope this helps! :-)

My 95 had the same back hatch "electrical" problem. I fixed it my self. It wasn't actually an electrical problem, it was one of the latch rods came loose from the solenoid inside the hatch. the trick was getting the inside trim off while the hatch was closed. with a lot of patience you can loosten the trim at the bottom of the hatch enough to get your fingers or needle nose pliers in far enough to pull the latch rod(s) and release the Hatch. then it's just a matter of getting a new plastic lock bushing to replace the broken one(s) and re attach the latch rods.
I hope this helps! :-)
Correction= when I said bottom of hatch - i should have said the plastic trim (sill) at the bottom center of the glass on the inside of the hatch. The solonoid and latch rods are behind this trim.

2000 LS AWD with 47k, only had it a month but no problems to report exept really bad wind noise through the door seals. But that has subsided, figured since it only happens when it is really cold (sub 20 degrees F) that the rubber shrinks a bit and allows the extra clearance for the wind to come through.

1990 SLT 2wd and I am at 208,000 km

1992 astro. 213,000. 2nd transy. 1st engine. still running.

Year 2000, 107k miles.

'98 with 135k miles

94 ext lt with 195k

2001 with 91K

95 astro 201500km. bought it new nov 94

I bought an 89 4.3L w/52000, 6 years ago, the same week failed the OIL PUMP!!!, and the alternator,
year later, the steering pump, and water pump, muffler, and auto Transmission.
EGR, O2 Sensor, MAP, MAP Sensor, and Electronic Module.
But I have not had any failure in the last 15,000 mile,
Now it has 116,000.

My first was a grey, 1989.. I put approx 250K on it

My current is a teal 1993 with 155860 on it.

(I show dogs)

At 252,000 I replaced the EGR valve and now it has 262,000.

88 cargo - 230,000 miles
92 cargo - 214,000 miles (15,000 on rebuilt engine)


Cant believe this post is still going!! :)

I sold both astro's and now own two again. :)
a 94 and a 89.

The 94 is a nice conversion van with 296k on it **not a typo**
The 89 is a window stro with 226k.

The 94 I paid $900 for and is my daily driver.
The 89 I paid $250 for and the engine is shot! The 89 is currently my project stro. Im doing the works to her. :)

1994 Awd 145,000

Mine's a '94 with 130,000 miles on the W engine.

since i started this post ive put another 40k on it
no major problems just minor wear and tear. Should hit 200k soon. I saw a 98 for sale on the street with 322k miles. anyone interested?

bought new nov.1 1998 - mar.2005 --205,000km i use this van for a truck mounted carpet cleaning machine which means the van idles at 1800 rpm 4 hours a day 5 days a week. major components are origional

'93 Astro CS -- purchased by my parents in Dec. '92. 177,700 miles.
Given to me back in 2001 after my mom bought an '01 or '02 Bravada.

94 with 198,000. Has had minor repairs; alt, water pump, sensor here and there but overall has been a good ride

Original engine
Just changed valve stem seals
rebuilt transmission at 130,000
new drums, rotors, brakes and master cylinder at 197,000
problem with wires shorting through firewall once
overheated(ran without water) 5 or 6 times without any problems

overall a good vehicle for us

I update every 10,000 miles. I've went from 262,000 to 272,000 with no problems. I thought I was going to need rear brakes because I still haven't had to change them but they were still 50%. I've put 140,000 on it myself, I guess they aren't ever going to wear out. Also I may put this van up for sale but I'll need around $2300 But it's still a pretty good van despite the miles.

I've got an '89 with 81K. Not much mileage for an '89. It was my mom's. She worked close to home.

I have a '96 Astro with 138,000 miles. Still runs strong

98' AWD Extended, 142,000

I gots a 1995 terra conversion van with 171 carefree miles. Just changed the original plugs.

95 with 79,800 miles

94 Astro Van EXT. 152,000 miles

What kind of freon does it take? r12 or r134?

thank you

Joy

1996 with 140,000 running great after a trip form miami to new york...

1989 Astro Rebuilt auto tranny round 170,000. 226,500 right now, just developed an occasional stall problem when comming to a stop. This has now progressed to a rough start and irratic, very rough idle, can't be driven. I :frown: will miss this van very much

Girard,
Don't know if you got your answer yet but my '94 took R-134.

Billy,
Don't give up on her. The fix may be cheap & she may have a lot of good miles left in her. The last time mine ran like that I found the plugs worn to about .065. I cleaned & regapped them & it ran great.

mine 97 with 134,000

95 with 79,800 miles

R-134

93 AWD with 160,000 now hangs up when put into PARK.

Just purchased a 97 with 90,000

I put 50,000 of the 160,000 on the 93 with zero problems and it still runs great but I cannot put it into PARK.

My '94 Astro has 320K on it- just put in another engine last week that has 117k from a '95 safari- so my clock resets- ..

99 with 179K

1994 4.3 with 202431 miles

1985 Chevy Astro Cargo van 4.3L v6 147,000m (approx) All orginal, just tune ups since 1985, used to race it allot, engine started knocking 500 miles ago, just going to keep driving it until the engine blows up, then going to put a V8 in it.

Ours is at 218,000 but it has cost me 30% of it's orginal purchase price to get there and thats me doing most of the repair.

Most Annoying Problems 1st, 5 (count em) Alternators, 2nd (2 Clogged EGR), 3rd replaced 4 door lock actuators, 4th, 2 air compressors, (last one GM bought because I bought lifetime warranty on the firs replacement), New exhaust from header back, 1 Radio Antenna (that was a lot of fun), 1 Ox Sensor.

My wife says it's kind of like me, there is a need and desire to keep it around but it sure is a pain in the ass.

1989 Astro Rebuilt auto tranny round 170,000. 226,500 right now, just developed an occasional stall problem when comming to a stop. This has now progressed to a rough start and irratic, very rough idle, can't be driven. I :frown: will miss this van very much

Bet you a lunch it's a clogged RGV.

99 astro awd 153000 miles, 93 safari 281,000 miles.

I don't own one, but I maintain a Taxi fleet with 7 of them. We had ten, but three have been totaled. All are 2000 models. Mileages range from about 340,000 to 430,000. The one with 430,000 has about 150k on the motor, all the rest are original motors. For the most part, I have been impressed with these vans, to my surprise. I protested buying them back in '00 to no avail. Motors are great, trannies are good for 200k, and the suspensions hold up fairly well. The rearends are constant trouble though, the motors are extremely hard to work on, and we constantly have to tune them up & replace motor mounts to stop complaints about rough idle, especially in gear. The constantly failing motor mounts & the vibration problems have caused multiple wiring issues as well. That said though, I am still overall impressed with the performance of these vans, and they are the only thing on the market practical & economical to use for transporting fares of more than 4/up to 7 passengers.

'97 Astro, 93,000 miles. Had alternator rebuilt at about 80,000 and water pump replaced.

86 Astro - Jasper Rebuilt Installed @ 120000...presently Have 175000 On Original Trans.
Woot!

1998 safari 146,000.
Had a 94 Astro 165,000 No major problems. just general minor repairs.

'96 Astro - 205438 miles. All original except water pump and alternator. needs motor mounts and shocks. Possibly a new tranny but it still runs beautifully.

1994 Chevy Astro extended van. Bought new in Sept. 1993. 220,000 miles. Original engine. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

Luis

i have a 93' astro, 138k i bought it 2 years ago at 65k the things seen countless west coast tours with the bands i play in, i've never missed a show! never had a serious problem!

Just bought a 98 LS with 180.565. that they let the filter clog on and burn the fuel pump up, but with starting fluid it purred, let ya know once I fix the fuel pump what I think of these vans.

1997 Atro AWD purchased new. 141K and still going. Had engine replaced at 20K....a warranty thing.

All in all it's been a good vehicle.

What kind of gas milage do you get? I get 20 MPG highway.

93 astro vin z 217k

several problems:
passenger door lock switch busted again - where can I get cheap???
rough start for about 5-10 seconds and then smooths out
during high speeds seems like the engine is cutting out/stuttering
needs new control arm bushings
needs new pitman arms
abs light on dashboard is on
normally runs pretty hot
radiator fluid is rusty

but the darn thing keeps going!!!!
its been a great vehicle for us
I'm trying to keep it running for one more year.

hope yours has been good to you also

Chevy Astro 87:
frame have over 860,000.00 KM:tongue:
New engine: over 14,453 km

I had 260,000 on my 91 Astro before i sold it.It is still on the road today with the 3rd owner.I was the 2nd owner and my gramps was the original owner.

95 stro 105k new fuel pump. injection spider, alternator, tires, starter...ac compressor is shot and the heater control valve leaks like a civ.....yet i love this damn van to death. one of the best vehicles ive ever owned...sorry to see they dont make em anymore