Chevrolet Astro Owner’s and Maintenance Manuals PDF

Chevrolet Astro (1985–2005): owner’s, service, repair and maintenance manuals PDF, electrical wiring diagrams, scheduled maintenance, operating instructions free download

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Chevrolet Astro background information

Chevrolet Astro – rear-wheel drive mid-size van, manufactured by Chevrolet in 1985-2005 in two generations. Along with its twin GMC Safari, the Chevrolet Astro was launched in the passenger and freight market with a V6 engine; frame body with front engine location, subframe suspension, spring rear suspension with rear double doors that can accommodate up to eight passengers.

1st generation, 1985-1994

The Chevrolet Astro, introduced in 1985, was technically closer to commercial vehicles or pickup trucks than to passenger cars: it had a frame structure and rear-wheel drive. The car was offered to buyers both in a five-seater passenger version and with a van body, while the car had two options for the length of the wheelbase. The “twin” of this model was the GMC Safari.

Under the hood, it had a 4.3-liter V6 engine with a capacity of 150-200 hp. With. depending on modification. The cargo versions were also equipped with four-cylinder engines 2.5 with a capacity of 98 liters. With. Initially, the Chevrolet Astro was offered with both a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission, but later the “automatic” became the only option. In 1990, an all-wheel drive modification of the car appeared, as well as a minivan with an eight-seater saloon.

2nd generation, 1995-2005

In 1995, the second generation Chevrolet Astro began to be offered to American buyers. The design of the car did not fundamentally change, but now the car had only one version of the wheelbase (extended) and only an eight-seater saloon. The previous 4.3-liter “six” developed 190 hp. With. In 2003, the model was updated: the suspension and the braking system underwent modernization. The Chevrolet Astro continued to be produced until 2005.