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Expensive to own/maintain - 1999 GMC Safari
By MadMom - November 17 - 2:00 amPurch 1/99 4/99 transfer case prob 7/99 8k mi trans replace solenoid-2 visits 3/00 17k mi transfer case 5/00 21k mi overhaul trans asmbly 7/00 24k reconditd valve body/trans expensive brake, trans + transfer case maint for life 1/02 53k idler arms $600 1/03 74k intake gskt $500 5/03 76k AC comprsr, door lock actuators $1,300 7/03 82k NEW ENGINE $7k (spun bearing, threw rod)on family trip from NC to NY 8/03 83k AC control head $350 11/03 85k ignition coil/rotor $400. Expensive to own has been a $10,000 year.Sadly, this Safari has never "wanted" for anything + the maintenance schedule has been followed +/or exceeded.
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CHEAP TO KEEP - 2001 GMC Safari
By bam bam - November 13 - 2:00 amThis vehicle will last you a lifetime and spend very little time in the repair shop.maintenance costs are super low if you stay away from the awd. i purchased an extended warranty but i know Ill rarely use it. as long as you understand its a dinosaur to drive around town pot holes. also note that it is a durable "truck" that can get to be a handful when the fuel tank gets close to one quarter full when the pavement is wet. adding weight during the winter with the correct truck type tires will keep you unstuck. the engine power could be stronger, but the smooth power band and not too stiff suspension makes it pretty effortless to drive.
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Never Again! - 1999 GMC Safari
By Shawn ONeal - November 11 - 2:00 amOur average repair bill for this crap car has been over $3200 per year! Since we have purchased this van, we have spent almost $10K in repairs thinking that each time what else could go wrong. The design and weight of the vehicle is too much for the suspension and we have gone through four sets of tires. The AC has gone out twice, the alternator failed twice, breaks have had to be replaced each year, the fuel pump failed, the transmission failed under warranty, the water pump failed, and much more. I will NEVER buy American made again! As far as I am concerned US auto workers are paid five times their worth with the crap they build!
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Excellent for the long haul - 2004 GMC Safari
By Jackjrp - November 1 - 2:00 amNo its not sexy or sporty but this is a great vehicle for anyone that plans to put a lot of miles on it. The ride on rough roads is a little truck-like - not punishing, mind you, but not as good as car based minivans. Highway ride is very good though. My wife shows dogs and a standard mini-van was too small and she didnt want a full size van. She has found the Safari to be just right. Have over 150,000 miles on our first one with virtually no problems - most reliable vehicle weve ever had (yes, we had a Toyota and a Nissan...not bad vehicles but not Nirvana either). One additional note, the Safari gets surprisingly good mileage.
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Not Worth the Money - 2004 GMC Safari
By Michael Deveroux - September 27 - 2:00 amThe GMC Safari is no bargain for your money. Its "old - school" exterior design has people guessing whether your driving a brand new van. In fact they have made very little exterior changes to the Safari/Astro van since 1996. Its clunky and boxy style adds to increased "top heavyness" when driving in windy conditions. The interior of the Safari is almost as bland as the exterior. With the bare minimum avaliable in features, again, makes you feel like your driving a 1996 Safari van rather than a 2003-04. One of the only high points that I have found this van to have is above average interior- space.
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Two time owner. . . - 2001 GMC Safari
By Vikki - September 24 - 2:00 amWe had a 1991 Safari as our first van and loved it, but only had the SLE. We now have and love the SLT seating and comfort. All the things we wished for in our first Safari van we got in our second Safari van. Now if they would have power door openers for the side and back doors, we would be even more thrilled! We have compared to lots of the SUVs and we like what we have better so far. The milage could be better (and it could be worse too!)
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gmc safari - 1999 GMC Safari
By apm/ld - September 12 - 2:00 amPractical, economical, and durable vehicle that is good at towing and comfortable for carrying lots of people. Ride improved alot with new shocks. Design is somewhat dated, but very utilitarian. I like it.
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All around good vehicle - 1998 GMC Safari
By westone - September 5 - 2:00 amOur experience with this van has been excellent. It hauls 7 people plus ample luggage, averages 21 mpg (RWD), and we tow up to 6,000 lbs with it (rated for 5,000). No other vehicle we are aware of offers this kind of utility AND gets this kind of gas mileage. After 5 years and 100k miles, it has never left us stranded. We take care of it, and plan to drive it as far as it will go. We love it.
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gm come clean - 2000 GMC Safari
By santa claus - September 3 - 2:00 ambought a 2000.early fluid problems and 57000 miles trans failed. the electronic trans has serious flaws. light weak parts destined to fail. the sun and 1870 code /lose reverse/ valves wear out. had tranny problems under warrannty and got the gm run around . the typical ,could not duplicate problem so they didnt fix nothing. now I sit with a $2000 + repair bill. lots of gm vechiles have this tranny. I am tireing of gms we have no problems additude, and as long as they get past the 36,000 mile warranty. they dont give a hoot the price of these vechicles they should LAST A LOT LONGER. john q public is getting ripped off.
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GMC Safari - 2003 GMC Safari
By Tim Brautigan - August 15 - 2:00 amGood: It certainly provides more interior and cargo space than most minivans. The engine is more powerful than other minivans with a 4.3 litre v6. More towing power than other minivans. Bad: Interior quality, fuel economy, rattling, reliability, stiff ride, no driver side sliding door. GMC/Chevy should offer a optional v8 power on these vans and give more luxury options available. I own the SLT AWD model and there is no available premium sound systems, onstar, or heated seats, or dvd player to name a few.
