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Chevrolet AstroModel year report

2005 Chevrolet Astro Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,500miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 14 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 513 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10197229, filed 2007-07, 15,350 miles

Air bags: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10153373, filed 2006-03, 7,940 miles

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10500609, filed 2013-02, 24,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 72,000 miles.

22%0–1033%10–250%25–5022%50–7522%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200620072009201032013
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Astro · sedan not rated3 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Chevrolet Astro version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Astro 2WD (cargo)4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141916$4,200
Astro 2WD (passenger)4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic142016$4,200
Astro AWD (cargo)4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141815$4,450
Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800
Astro AWD (passenger)4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 513 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 513 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Astro

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005924,5000—16—Not enough data
20041470,0000—16—Not enough data
20036267,0001—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20027060,0001—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20019162,5001—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200017565,0000—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199913374,9001—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199824188,0003—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199736091,0004—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1996263101,0004—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995446113,2503—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1994328120,0002—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993135145,0001—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1992132111,3701—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199195258,9003—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199068116,0424—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19895744,5943—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198856—2—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19872995,4512—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198623—1—20—Stable
19855—3—18—Not enough data

All Chevrolet Astro model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Astro have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Chevrolet Astro is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2005 Chevrolet Astro been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Chevrolet Astro get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Chevrolet Astro (Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Astro reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,500 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 72,000 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.