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1990 Chevrolet

Astro 2WD (cargo)

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Chevrolet Astro: best and worst years
1990 Chevrolet Astro 2WD (cargo)

Closest available photo (1988 model year); you're viewing the 1990.

1988 photoRL GNZLZ from ChileCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
VansEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,560 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
68
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC36%
  • SEATS9%
  • STEERING9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SEAT BELTS6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 78 total.

Chevrolet Astro: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.