Chevrolet Astro vs GMC Safari
The Chevrolet Astro and the GMC Safari are rated the same on fuel economy: 17 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Astro | GMC Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 162 | 66 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 20 and 6 | 4 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 123,000 miles | 99,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 162 complaints for the Chevrolet Astro and 66 for the GMC Safari. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Astro, 1 for the GMC Safari.