Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Love it - on my second one - 2002 GMC Safari
  By akgirl - June 3 - 1:12 pm

  During the Alaskan winters the side door is great. We all pile in shut the door keep warm and then buckle up. Three kids and friends always fit very comfortable. Lots of room for everyone and their stuff and I can still get groceries.

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  Great van - 2003 GMC Safari
  By john - March 4 - 8:20 pm

  The van been great, had an issue with the abs for a while but the dealer fixed it when I suggested that I wasnt coming back for a GMC. We have used the van on 4000k road trips good on gas 1700km per tank at 80kph, went up fire accesss roads and crossed streams when Honda and other failed. We had to pick them up and bring them to the camp site. You can drive it anywhere and carry 6 adults and luggage and shopping back from the road trips. Just finished trip down to have upgraded brakes to cross drilled vented front vented rear. Really stops now. Looking for new tires next. Only 65k on the van so will be around for awhile.

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  USA Travler - 2005 GMC Safari
  By Karl - September 3 - 9:10 pm

  The Safari is the best van on the market. I cant imagine 2005 being the last. It is extreem comfort and space in travel. It will carry an elephant with ease! This is my second Safari. If they were still sold I would not consider any other vehicle. The previous one I had for 223,000 miles, got 28 - yes - 28 miles to the gallon (tbs fuel injection)With steel bumpers it was a tank with zip and personality. Nothing in the mileage other than tires and brakes ever needed replacement! My new 2005 is somewhat more refined in interior - but I feel that negative as space was removed. It gets far less milage. My only serious fault is that the sterring radious is very slight.

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  Among the best vehicles Ive ever owned - 1994 GMC Safari
  By Charles Strickland - May 29 - 3:46 pm

  It has over 215,000 miles on it and still runs like a top. Ive had the normal maintenance things to do of course but it has been serviced regularily and it keeps on going. It actually handles better than my 05 (tighter turning radius) and the power is still good. Rear end has had a noise in it since day one but apparently this is simply a characteristic of it since Ive heard that several times about the 94-96 safari XTs. Never a problem with it though. I owned my 1st new car in 69 so Ive had a lot of them but never one better than this one. Guess thats why GM discontinued it, too damn good.

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  Great Vehicle - 2002 GMC Safari
  By Bob - February 17 - 11:14 am

  I bought the GMC Safari new in 2002 because I needed a vehicle that would haul our stuff to our cabin in Northern Michigan which also had All Wheel Drive for the mud and snow we frequeny encounter. The truck based Safari was the perfect answer and it has proven to be just that. After 108,000 miles, the only repair it has needed was a an alternator during the first year covered by warranty. Too bad there isnt a comparable vehicle available today. Guess Ill keep it. Its still strong and I expect at least 250,000 miles out of it.

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  I like it - 1999 GMC Safari
  By Bill - September 16 - 8:59 am

  Good strong minivan. It has great towing capacity. The kids arent cramped like in the smaller mini vans. Very safe and built tough.

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  Third Astro or Safari/love them all - 2003 GMC Safari
  By lobo55 - October 30 - 5:40 pm

  Since I realize that they are built on a truck body, I have no disappointments with the ride. They are quality built and can tow my large Coleman pop-up camper anywhere in the country, including the Rocky mountains. My other two had well over 200,000 miles with very little maintenance and I am confident that this one will be just as satisfying

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  First-Time Owner - 1995 GMC Safari
  By David Peters - September 18 - 2:00 am

  We bought this van in March, 2004. It has been great! Does not leak or burn a drop of oil, has 150k+ miles. Tune- up at 145k makes it run smoother, seems to help mileage, which is 20mpg. The 4.3L has plenty of power. Water pump blew at 138k, but is to be expected on older vehicles. I love the space - you can really pack it in! I would gladly buy another one!

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  4th in 4 yrs - 2000 GMC Safari
  By browns fan - July 8 - 2:00 am

  we are on our 4th 2 still in garage, the best one yet. 95 awd slt conv in garage 93000. some weird repairs( freeze plugs @60k.but overall never! disapointed with car 95 actually gets 22 on highway. i read somewhere about 2 engines in 95( both 4.3}95 has enhanced 4.3 210 hp.the 2000 is the cleanest and best looking van on road. gm is committing suicide by dropping this vehicle. pray for reprieve

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  safari - 2004 GMC Safari
  By sstmfadwn - January 19 - 2:00 am

  it is the coolest van