Chevrolet Astro vs GMC Vandura
The Chevrolet Astro and the GMC Vandura are rated the same on fuel economy: 17 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Astro | GMC Vandura | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 579 | 41 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 67 and 17 | 8 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 113,000 miles | 110,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,850 | $5,650 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 579 complaints for the Chevrolet Astro and 41 for the GMC Vandura. 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: 3 for the Chevrolet Astro, 1 for the GMC Vandura.