GMC CHEVROLET ASTRO
Built: 1997-1997 · Series: CHEVROLET
More machines from model year 1997
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GMC/Chevrolet – Chevrolet series from GM's twin programme: pick-ups, vans and SUVs from C/K, Silverado and Colorado to Astro, Express and Savana, six- and eight-cylinder engines from 3.5 to 7.4 litres
For decades, General Motors sold its light commercial vehicles and pick-ups twice over: nearly identical as Chevrolet and as GMC, differing mainly in grille and trim, but sharing the same underlying engineering. This page gathers Chevrolet series from that twin programme that have not been assigned their own series page: the C10/C1500 and K10/K1500/K2500 pick-up generations with two- and four-wheel drive, the G-series vans and their successors Astro, Express and Savana, the Blazer and Blazer K5 off-roaders, and the newer Silverado, Colorado and Avalanche. The SSR combined a pick-up bed with hardtop convertible bodywork.
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The register holds 28 versions here with five- to eight-cylinder engines from 3,460 to 7,446 cc, kerb weights from 1,600 to 3,075 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,087 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 5,690 to 5,890 mm and widths from 1,750 to 2,600 mm.
The C/K and Silverado ranges rank among the best-selling pick-ups in North America, competing there directly with the Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram; the G-vans and their successors, the Express and Savana, form the backbone of many trade and delivery fleets. In Europe, these models are mainly import vehicles for enthusiasts and specialist use.
On the pick-ups, check for corrosion in the frame and bed edges, the condition of the automatic transmission and transfer case on four-wheel-drive models, and oil consumption in the V8 engines; on the vans, check the sliding-door seals and the condition of the leaf-spring packs. Parts are available through US importers and generic GM parts catalogues, though body panels on imported vehicles are sometimes only obtainable from the United States.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle GMC Chevrolet, GMC (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,980 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,820 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,033 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,540 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC CHEVROLET ASTRO weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,033 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC CHEVROLET ASTRO?
2,540 kg.
What engine does the GMC CHEVROLET ASTRO have?
6 cylinders.
When was the GMC CHEVROLET ASTRO built?
Production years: 1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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