1995 GMC Safari Review

very good automobile

Written by: David Peth on 07/09/2009

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLT Passenger Van Extended

Review

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.

Favorite Features

It is a conversion van by coachman and I like everything about it.

Suggested Improvements

none

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A great ride

Written by: Dave on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari 2 Dr STD 4WD Passenger Van Extended

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Rear air really cools it quickly. Love the tow package.

Suggested Improvements

Wish the tire size thing had been in the manual! Electric door locks are starting to work sporadically.

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Third Review on this Safari in 3 Years

Written by: Southern Moon on 11/14/2005

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLT Passenger Van Extended

Review

Two previous reviews by me. 07/12/02 and 07/24/03. Again now 11/14/05. Tripped 300K a while back. Almost 304,000 today. The best vehicle we've ever owned. Strong, strong engine still. NO OIL USE. Reliable to the max. No trouble except some flaking paint but even that's not bad. Last spark plugs changed about 150,000 miles ago. NEVER HAD A TUNE UP in 8-1/2 years. I tried to sell this Safari at 239K at a giveaway price but nobody bit- not that I blame them but it's still in great shape mechanically and still looks good too. We bought a GMC Suburban based on how this GMC had been but it's not as reliable as the Safari and the Suburban with about 100K does need oil at changing time.

Favorite Features

Reliability. I changed the transmission filter about a year ago and virtually no metal on the magnet. I expect it to go 400,000 miles if we don't relace it.

Suggested Improvements

Leg room in the front passenger side for us 6'2" co-pilots.

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First-Time Owner

Written by: David Peters on 09/18/2004

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended

Review

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!

Favorite Features

Space and reliability

Suggested Improvements

Leg room in the front - driver and passenger.

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Second Time Around

Written by: Southern Moon Again on 07/24/2003

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLT Passenger Van Extended

Review

If you'll look, I wrote a review 07/12/02 on this same vehicle. Now passing into the 260K mileage range, I just wanted to again say that GMC makes one reliable ride. In fact, since then we've added to (not replaced) our GMC family with a Suburban that after the first 25K seems to be as solid as the Safari that I still drive every single day. 260K: no oil usage, no loss of power, good looking. I can't say enough good things about the GMC Safari.

Favorite Features

Reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Front passenger leg room a little short if I have to suggest anything.

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