1993 GMC Safari Cargo Reliability

1993 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended

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Base Cargo Minivan (4.3L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1993 GMC Safari Cargo by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump (4.3L V6 CMFI Vortec engine), the Fuel Injector Assembly and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. Failure of the Fuel Pump or the Fuel Injector Assembly may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $98.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Fuel Injector Assembly is estimated at $559.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor.The cost to repair the EGR Valve is estimated at $302.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Assembly and the Front Wheel Speed Sensors (4 Wheel Antilock Brakes only). The cost to repair the BPMV Assembly is estimated at $809.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $75.OO each (2WD) or $101.OO each (4WD) for parts and $78.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Cruise Control Servo and the Horn Circuit Contact. The cost to repair the Cruise Control Servo is estimated at $225.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Horn Circuit Contact is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for GMC Safari Cargo by Identifix

	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.