Used 1998 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Safari, so we've included reviews for other years of the Safari since its last redesign.
It's a Work Horse
GM Owner, 07/21/2008
1998 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
We love our van. Bought new has 110k miles. This van has pulled concrete carts, hauled 8 passengers, been filled with cement blocks, carried surf boards, moved us accross country and took us camping for two weeks this summer thru deserts (115f) and over mountains at 8,000ft. We take out the seats, place a bed inside and just cruise by those expensive motels. It will get over 24mpg if you set cruise under 60mph. Its a work horse!
Great Minivan
Southern Moon, 07/12/2002
1995 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Minivan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My wife and I bought a '95 Safari used in May of '97 with 80,000 miles on it. Knowing how much we drive and knowing that we don't hurt our vehicles with highway miles, we decided to buy it. I can't possibly explain here what a wonderful minivan it's been. No electrical trouble (like some say), no drivetrain trouble, no engine trouble, solid as a rock. We've done regular routine maintenance type things but if ever you wanted to read about a satisfied GM product customer, I'm him. Gas mileage 20+, set of tires every 65-75K, brakes twice lifetime, oil/air filter every 4K- that's about all you do.
great truck
elisabethsdaddy, 12/01/2002
1998 GMC Safari SLX 3dr Minivan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I drive courier in this van,300 hard miles a day. replace idler arms every 100000 and other normal wear items never let me down.with proper maintenance will go forever. change tranny fluid every 15000. recomend this vehicle for any one wanting a tough vehicle that will hold the entire family
Lots of life left
Jeff, 10/26/2006
1998 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
2nd owner of this AWD and I now have 120,000 miles on it. Took it to Colorado Springs (from Pa.) this summer and had no problems. Van got between 18 and 20 MPG going 70-80 MPH but would get 24.5 going 55. In cColorado Springs it got 16.5 MPG. Only problems I ever had with van was a water pump at 115,000. It has been a good Van. Outstanding AWD in the snow. Better than my 4X4 truck. 4.3 cyl. probably the best 6 cyl. on market but could get better MPG.
All around good vehicle
westone, 09/05/2003
1998 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Minivan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Our 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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