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2005 Chevrolet Astro problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Astro is tires. It has fewer complaints than a typical Astro model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
94/100
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
515
Worst area
Tires
Fuel economy
14-17mpg

The worst 2005 Chevrolet Astro problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Tires
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Visibility
    1

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.

See all 515 bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro

2005 Chevrolet Astro fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.3L 6‑cylRWD14-1519-2016-17
4.3L 6‑cyl4WD12-1416-1814-15

What 2005 Chevrolet Astro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 27, 2013 · Electrical · 24,500 miles · RI

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.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Tires · 91,522 miles · WI

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

Filed May 13, 2010 · Body, Visibility · 68,850 miles · PA

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Jul 23, 2007 · Tires · 15,350 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2007 · 14,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Seats · 1 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Airbags · 7,940 miles · AK · crash

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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