Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the wiring harness was installed incorrectly. The wiring harness was connected to the exhaust and that shorted out the alternator and the starter. The failure mileage was and current mileages were 24,500.
The worst 2005 Chevrolet Astro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Tires2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro 515
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- Electrical system
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- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
2005 Chevrolet Astro fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 19-20 | 16-17 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 12-14 | 16-18 | 14-15 |
What 2005 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. The contact was traveling 20 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pump would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that when he purchased the preowned vehicle, the dealer replaced all of the tires. The sidewall on all four advanta SUV spectra, size p215-70r-16 tires were cracked. The tires had less than 21,000 miles on them when the failure was discovered. The tires were replaced. The failure and current mileages were approximately 91,500. Updated 12/02/10 *bf the consumer stated he has the invoice for the new tires. Updated 12/07/10
I simply closed the passenger door of my 2005 chevy astro awd van and the side mirror glass fell out, hit the door and broke. Also, the plastic molding on the drivers door is coming loose.
My brakes suddenly failed on my 2005 chevy astro van. Dealer repair said brake line was rubbing against chasis, broke and all brake fluid leaked out.
Traveling south on california interstate 5, after tejon pass in southern california, the right rear tire of our 2005 chevy astro ls minivan just blew out. The tire was bridgestone dueler (size p215 70 r16 99s). I was driving within the speed limit of 65 MPH. The freeway road surface was clean and the weather was sunny and clear. There's no debris or road hazard on the freeway. I called emergency roadside assistance to replace the blown out tire with the spare. I ended up buying a new replacement tire. I was able to save only a small portion of the blown out tire. Fortunately, there's no injury. The incident happened july 20, 2007 about 1:30 p. M. The whole front part of the tire were shredded to pieces.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. While using the jack for the passenger side rear tire, the vehicle began to veer to the right. The contact placed blocks in front of the passenger side front tire, but the vehicle nearly drove over the block. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 14,000.
Dt*: the contact stated when using the latch system in the middle row seating, the third row seating is impossible to access. The problem occurred when a child passenger was in the middle row seat in a car seat and that made the seat not able to tilt forward. Tilting forward would have allowed any other passenger to enter and exit the third row. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted.
2005 chevrolet astro van sustained minor front end damage in an accident and both front airbags only partially deployed. We've never seen airbags only partially deploy. The passenger side console split and that airbag is visible from the 1/2 to 1 inch separation of the seam in the console. The drivers side bag is more visible but clearly did not fully inflate. Consequences: we are concerned that this might be a defect in the vehicle and are concerned about future accidents in this type of vehicle - we have concerns about future liability that may arise. Correct failure: we will replace airbag sensor and airbags with manufacturer parts.
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Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Astro
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Astro, fewer than a typical Astro model year.
What is the 2005 Chevrolet Astro year score?
The 2005 Chevrolet Astro scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Astro: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Astro?
Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Astro have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have bad tires?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most tires complaints are 1997 (15 complaints), 1995 (12 complaints) and 1998 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Chevrolet Astro get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro range from 14 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 19-20 highway.
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