The table below lists every trim of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Base Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van 3.23 5,500 5,600 3,925 1,675
Base All-wheel Drive Passenger Van 3.42 5,000 6,100 4,397 1,703
LS All-wheel Drive Passenger Van 3.42 5,000 6,100 4,397 1,703
LT All-wheel Drive Passenger Van 3.42 5,000 6,100 4,397 1,703
Upfitter Pkg. Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van 3.23 5,500 5,950 3,925 2,025
Base All-wheel Drive Cargo Van 3.42 5,000 5,850 4,175 1,675
Upfitter Pkg. All-wheel Drive Cargo Van 3.42 5,000 6,100 4,175 1,925
Base Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 3.23 5,500 5,950 4,187 1,763
LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 3.23 5,500 5,950 4,187 1,763
LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 3.23 5,500 5,950 4,187 1,763

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 1999

The 1999 Chevrolet Astro carried a maximum tow rating of 5,500 lb. The 2000 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1999 Chevrolet Astro page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2000 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2000 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.