Both the Express and the Savana have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.
Compare the2024 Chevrolet ExpressVS 2024 GMC Savana
Safety
Warranty
There are over 73 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are GMC dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Express’ warranty.
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 1 more problems per 100 vehicles, GMC is rated lower.
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, GMC is rated lower.
From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 4 places higher in reliability than GMC.
Engine
The Express’ optional 6.6 V8 produces 125 more horsepower (401 vs. 276) and 166 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 298) than the Savana’s standard 4.3 V6.
Economic Advantages
Insurance will cost less for the Express owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Express will cost $125 to $700 less than the Savana over a five-year period.
IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Express will be $332 to $816 less than for the GMC Savana.
Recommendations
The Chevrolet Express outsold the GMC Savana by 87% during 2023.