Which is the most dependable recent GM minivan?

Answer 1

All of GM's recent minivans have two things in common: They are all the same thing with simple fascia, interior, and feature changes, and they're all pretty lousy. Take that with a grain of salt; I am a GM fan, but their minivans have been pretty lousy for several years. The standard 3.1L and 3.4L V6 engines have mere okay fuel efficiency for a vehicle with limited space compared to an SUV or full-size van, and both engines have terrible reliability, including an unavoidable inevitable need for intake manifold gaskets (among other issues!). This does not include the recently deceased Chevy Astro and sister GMC Safari...not fully, anyways. These came equipped with the bulletproof reliable 4.3L V6; an outstanding engine that, while getting less than stellar fuel mileage, makes up for it in not needing repairs and very long life. However, one universal GM minivan (and other GM's) problem is body and interior deterioration. Rust will eventually become an issue, but who's to say theirs is an worse than everyone else. Interiors, though, are a whole other story. Rattles, squeaks, lost screws, panels breaking/falling off, power window motors. All the kind of stuff you might expect to normally have to repair in a used vehicle, but much sooner and more often than the competition; especially from Chrysler. The best minivans on the market currenly, and in recent years, have been Chryslers. Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager, and their counterparts. Solid, high-mileage/long-life, good fuel economy, and few (& commonly inexpensive) unscheduled repairs.