Chevrolet Astro First generation

Chevrolet Astro First generation
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The Chevrolet Astro First generation (1985–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the United States.

Model codes: M-body, L-body · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,491–4,773 mm
Width1,956–1,969 mm
Height1,872–1,946 mm
Wheelbase2,819 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

928 complaints for model years 1985–1994. 100 crashes · 36 fires · 109 injuries · 9 deaths

  • Brakes 229
  • Visibility and wipers 75
  • Suspension 52
  • Steering 50
  • Transmission and drivetrain 40
  • Engine 33

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 20 versions of the Chevrolet Astro First generation

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United States 20 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1994–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
1985–1996(FFS) CA model · (FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP and 2 more trims4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1992–1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1992–1993(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1989–1990(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1990(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA251–276 g/km
1986–1989(FFS), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1985–1988(FFS)2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1985–1987(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL4.3 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL2.5 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model4.3 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
19854.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19854.3 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
19854.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA291–325 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.