2001 Chevrolet Astro Van Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
15 City / 19 -20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
190
Seats
1 -8
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Charles B
Comfort and Reliability at a Great Cost
Very easy to work on. Reliable mechanically. Very inexpensive fixes. Spacious inside. Great for families. My family and I have driven across the country with little to no issues, all the while experiencing superior comfort. This a wonderful investment for families of 3-4 on a fixed income.
accountCircle Rose M
Sweet astro van home on wheels.
Lights are constantly going out and small things need to be repaired more now than ever but I get great miles on the highway, the ac works tremendously amazing and she is my perfect mobile home that I drive all over the country; even with little mishaps she has never broke down on me while I am traveling.
accountCircle Stuart G
It is durable rear wheel drive.
This van has everything I need.It is great for moving,transporting passengers,etc.the one thing I don't like about it is the poor fuel economy
accountCircle katy t
It has a big gas tank and gets good mileage for the size of the vehicle.
The engine is great on the astro van. Very comfortable and reliable van . Some problems with the electric windows due to age of vehicle.
accountCircle Vernetta E
It is very comfortable and roomy for trips. And it is dependable.
Other than the fact that the original transmission just went out I don't have any complaints. There is plenty of room for carrying both passengers and cargo. And it is comfortable.
accountCircle Elizabeth S
Tent and vehicle all in one.
This van is nice. It does seem to have issues with wheel bearings for some reason. I use this van for everything.. It was my work van for a tile company for a couple years and I have also taken it on a few camping trips. I camp right out of the back of the van. The last trip I drove it 2000 miles all over the upper peninsula in Michigan. It handled very well.
accountCircle Mathew K
It can seat up to 10 people, so it is very nice for beach trips.
Astro van is very reliable and easy to fix without going to a mechanic. Most parts are easy and cheap to find. One thing I do not like is the gas mileage and how heavy and wide it is on the road. It is a reliable vehicle compare to the Honda I previously owned.
accountCircle Anthony W
Good engine like a sewing machine. Has much mileage
Nice but old. Has quite few mileage on it but still in great condition. Good interior and exterior.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anthony W
Good engine like a sewing machine. Has much mileage
Nice but old. Has quite few mileage on it but still in great condition. Good interior and exterior.
accountCircle Heather M
I like the fact that it has a lot of seats for the whole family can fit in.
Power steering goes out & the transmission slips. Other than that it's a good van. All my kids could fit into it easily.
accountCircle loretta g
Its got a good engine and it is very spacious. I kinda feel like I have a pickup truck because I have hauled about everything in it including furniture
For the year it runs great. I have very little trouble out of it. I have only replaced a battery and starter and of course regular maintenance
accountCircle Heather P
My car may be old but it is regularly serviced and cared for with some of the best products available.
I like my Chevy Astro Van because it is large and has plenty of room for the things we need to haul. I dislike that it is so old and has so many miles on it, and certain little things do not work.
accountCircle Kel V
It runs great even though it is 17 years old. Nothing is automatic, and I think that helps it from needing repairs.
It is actually a Saturn L-series from 2001, but there was no option to select that vehicle.

Chevrolet Astro Van Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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YF7 Upfitter
190 HP 18-18 MPG 1 Seats
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Base
190 HP 17-17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2001 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Reviews

3.92
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 42%
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accountCircle Heather M on March 28, 2021
I like the fact that it has a lot of seats for the whole family can fit in.
Power steering goes out & the transmission slips. Other than that it's a good van. All my kids could fit into it easily.
accountCircle Stuart G on March 23, 2021
It is durable rear wheel drive.
This van has everything I need.It is great for moving,transporting passengers,etc.the one thing I don't like about it is the poor fuel economy
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Ranks #3 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van has an average owner rating of 3.92 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 4 other Fullsize Vans.

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Ranks #1 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #1 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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2001 GMC Safari
20 MPG
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20 MPG

Is The 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van A Good Car?

Not really the doors keep getting stuck and the handle of one door has broken off. It drives well and has a lot of space
Sara L.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van?

The doors break and get stuck. The gas mileage is okay. The air conditioning is breaking down, but that may just be the age.
Carol I.

Is The 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van A Good Value?

We got it used for 500 dollars so yeah for the money it's good a pretty good value. But to make repairs it's better to buy better car.
Heidi W.

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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