Chevrolet Express vs GMC Savana
The GMC Savana is more fuel-efficient at 15 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Chevrolet Express. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Express | GMC Savana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 103 | 70 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 1 | 7 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 55,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 15 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 16 | 13 and 17 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $4,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 103 complaints for the Chevrolet Express and 70 for the GMC Savana. 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 Express, 2 for the GMC Savana.