Why did they stop making Astro vans?

The Chevrolet Astro van: how a cult favorite was discontinued. After 20 years on the road, General Motors cut production of the Astro, claiming they could “no longer justify” building the Astro at “volumes that are significantly below the plant’s capacity,” according to MotorTrend.

Are Astro vans reliable?

The van has been reliable, inexpensive to maintain, easy to drive with plenty of room with easy access. It has been great for family events, hauling and moving things, taking to the beach for camping trips. I would happily purchase another Chevy Astro van. Rating breakdown (out of 5):

What kind of transmission does an Astro van have?

This is a Chevrolet Astro Van 1996-2005 Rebuilt Transmission 4L60e . The transmission is rebuilt like new, with all GM updates and includes a torque converter and a 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty. FREE SHIPPING .

How much does a Chevy Astro van transmission cooler cost?

Select an option… Transmission Cooler ($49.99) This is a Chevrolet Astro Van 1996-2005 Rebuilt Transmission 4L60e . The transmission is rebuilt like new, with all GM updates and includes a torque converter and a 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty. FREE SHIPPING .

Are there any problems with the Chevy Astro minivan?

The Astro minivan is a midsize van that the Chevrolet division of General Motors produced from 1985 to 2005. The vehicle’s last decade of production has some transmission problems. The most common problem with later-model Chevy Astro transmissions is failure of the valve body, which is the central component of the automatic transmission.

When to replace a Chevy Astro automatic transmission?

Visit AutoZone if you need top-of-the-line Chevy Astro automatic transmission parts to keep your vehicle around as long as possible. If you notice a transmission lag during acceleration, or fluid leaking on the driveway, it’s time to replace your faulty automatic transmission for Chevy Astro.