CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2000 Chevy Astro Van has a solid reputation with very low complaint rates. The only problem now is finding one with low miles.
Not only is the 2000 Astro Van reliable, but since they were built on a truck powertrain, they can tow 5,500/5,000 lbs (RWD/AWD) -- almost double what other minivans can.
The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.
I have had the service engine soon light come on, I also have noticed rattles in the muffler, my catalytic converter is shot, the guts of the converter have blown into the muffler. One of my questions is: when a catalytic converter is changed does it have to be an exact match or could a ceramic converter be installed, do I need to be concerned about back pressure?
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I have had the service engine soon light come on, I also have noticed rattles in the muffler, my catalytic converter is shot, the guts of the converter have blown into the muffler. One of my questions is: when a catalytic converter is changed does it have to be an exact match or could a ceramic converter be installed, do I need to be concerned about back pressure?
- Tim W., Fortville, IN, US