Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Good but not Great - 1996 GMC Safari
  By Steven 10/10/10 - October 15 - 2:00 am

  Towed a pop-up camper across country several times, and camping every summer, w 5-6 people. But u gotta tow in 3rd gear because of trans calibration. Full size trailer several trips. All the electrical problems others mentioned, ww and window motors (one side twice), alt, fuel pump, blower mtr, radiator, a/c compressor $1200, water pump, 4 idler arms, tire life not good, rear dutch door handle completely rusted off, needs injectors cleaned, otherwise engine and trans run good

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  The Vans a Rockin - 1994 GMC Safari
  By Still Going - July 26 - 10:31 pm

  Very sound mechanically and a work- horse when loaded. My kids love the room inside, its like having a mini motor home on vacations, very roomy. Had to replace fuel pump, alt, wiper motto, actually all these were very reasonable as the 94 has less expensive parts then the newer models. One thing I appreciate is the vehicle does not leak a drop of anything, were heading into 20 year territory and the vehicle is very mechanically sound. We have a fleet of Ford Focuses at work and every one of them leak oil. So this is an excellent acquisition, even though its look is a bit dated the heart and soul is still there. I recommend not as a commuter as the gas mileage is to be expected for a 4.3.

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  Ill be sad to see it go - 2000 GMC Safari
  By Devo - January 9 - 2:37 pm

  And here I promised myself I wouldnt get attached to this vehicle! We bought it less than 4 years ago when we were expecting our 5th child, knowing we would likely outgrow it in a few years. But I LOVE this van. The battery & alternator have been replaced since we bought it. Otherwise, nothing but regular maintenance. After our 1998 F-150, some of the peripherals like door handles, locks, seatbelt guides feel a bit "cheap" (lighter weight plastic, a few rattles), but its still holding up fine at 150k. We are now expecting our 7th child so will be moving on to a 15 passenger.

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  very good automobile - 1995 GMC Safari
  By David Peth - July 9 - 1:55 pm

  I bought this vehicel in 1995 it had 13000 miles and has been a great car but now the gas milage is so bad that I need to trade.

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  WHY! Did They Stop Making Them??? - 2001 GMC Safari
  By GMC all the way - February 3 - 12:29 pm

  Just love this Van! This is my second I purchased the first on brand new in 1990 with a high top, swivel seats, TV, VCR... after 156,000 miles I bought a 2001 in 2002 and still have it today. It has 163,000 miles and still going. Im 6-8" tall and 360 lbs. The van is a work horse. I fit like a glove It has gone to Florida and all parts northeast. I used it to move my tools and merchandise in both of my businesses. Why oh Why did they stop making this creature of love!!! I will miss you and will with all my heart try to keep what I have for as long as it will run. I have replaced many components, but that OK I want to keep it for a long time. Long Live the Astro and Safari Vans...

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  Great Value - 1999 GMC Safari
  By Patrick - December 12 - 10:30 am

  Very useful vehicle. More power than I need. Good milage-esp with 6 people in it. Reliable. Low maintenace.

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  Love my Safari - 1993 GMC Safari
  By Lanceoah - July 1 - 9:56 am

  Have driven all over the States and Canada never let me down. 450000 km so far. Rocker panels have rusted out. The back door handle has disentigrated. Spark plugs are hard to replace. But fun to drive and Ill drive it into the ground

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  A great ride - 1995 GMC Safari
  By Dave - June 5 - 3:56 pm

  This is the second one we have owned, first was an Astro we sold with 265000 miles. This has been extremely reliable. Bought it with 99000 miles, it now has 174000 and runs great. AWD feature is awesome in snow. We did have one problem which people should be aware of as there is no info in the owners manual. Always have the same size tires on all 4 corners. We used the spare after a flat (I use 60 series tires on it) and had to replace the front differential after driving it only 30 miles! $1600 repair. We tow a boat and utility trailer all the time and it works great. Just an excellent product.

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  1996 Safari Van - 1996 GMC Safari
  By Carlos - January 22 - 4:29 pm

  These vans have several problems. Power window motors fail often, switches in Safaris also have several failures. Besides the little annoying items, that most people avoid repairing because of such a high cost. The vehicle has been reliable.

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  Has been good to us - 2001 GMC Safari
  By Finzphan - July 7 - 4:15 pm

  This van is set up to haul the family and its cargo. Has been good both in town and on the highway. Not the best looking vehicle on the road, but it does what is asked of it. Regular maintenance keeps it in shape.