1999 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
15 - 16 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(9 Total Reviews)
Good family car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLT Passenger Van Extended
Review
We bought this van used a few years ago, and have done nothing but drive it hard all the time. My wife uses it daily with 3 kids. We have taken many very long trips and it is very roomy and comfortable. Only problem has been an alternator(easy to replace myself). Also the front brakes wear faster than some other cars, but not too bad. Over all we really love this van(kinda square looking though!) I can't think of anything new I could buy that can do all this does so well!
Favorite Features
Roomy size. Leather seats which 6 out of the 7 fully recline. Air- conditioning works excelent
Suggested Improvements
Find someway to keep this larger size, and make look more modern. Improve fuel milage.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Unfulfilled dream
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
I paid $16K for a 2 year old van with 37K miles. In 7/05 it has 108K, current value About $5.3K. I've enjoyed the van and the ride. It's comfortable for driver. Not enough foot room for passengers. I liked the way it handled and drove. Repair costs have been about $1K a year in addition to regular maintenance. Costs of repair have been expensive. Have had excellent service from Cooper extra wide, tires. I have replaced the electric window motors on both sides of the van. AC is a problem, 2 computers replaced. Body and upholstery show almost no wear.
Favorite Features
Driver comfort and handling have been excellent
Suggested Improvements
Door window motors must be improved. Must be a way to check brakes more cheaply.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Expensive to own/maintain
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLT 4WD Passenger Van Extended
Review
Purch 1/99; 4/99 transfer case prob; 7/99 8k mi trans replace solenoid-2 visits; 3/00 17k mi transfer case; 5/00 21k mi overhaul trans asmbly; 7/00 24k recondit'd valve body/trans; expensive brake, trans + transfer case maint for life; 1/02 53k idler arms $600; 1/03 74k intake gskt $500; 5/03 76k AC comprsr, door lock actuators $1,300; 7/03 82k NEW ENGINE $7k (spun bearing, threw rod)on family trip from NC to NY; 8/03 83k AC control head $350; 11/03 85k ignition coil/rotor $400. Expensive to own; has been a $10,000 year.Sadly, this Safari has never "wanted" for anything + the maintenance schedule has been followed +/or exceeded.
Favorite Features
Versatility of the Safari. Take out the seats and there is room to bring home plywood or sheetrock from the home improv store. Plenty of room for three kids in car seats, their gear and the dog. Dutch doors are convenient. Good visibility for driver and passengers.
Suggested Improvements
Reliabilty + warranty needs to be improved. Wheel wells are "short" making long trips uncomfortable for both driver and passenger.
Never Again!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
Our average repair bill for this crap car has been over $3200 per year! Since we have purchased this van, we have spent almost $10K in repairs; thinking that each time what else could go wrong. The design and weight of the vehicle is too much for the suspension and we have gone through four sets of tires. The AC has gone out twice, the alternator failed twice, breaks have had to be replaced each year, the fuel pump failed, the transmission failed under warranty, the water pump failed, and much more. I will NEVER buy American made again! As far as I am concerned US auto workers are paid five times their worth with the crap they build!
Favorite Features
None
Suggested Improvements
Complete redesign of suspension to support the vehicle weight.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
gmc safari
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
Practical, economical, and durable vehicle that is good at towing and comfortable for carrying lots of people. Ride improved alot with new shocks. Design is somewhat dated, but very utilitarian. I like it.
Favorite Features
Practicality and space.
Suggested Improvements
More front leg room and better gas mileage.
Grandpa's Van
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
A very reliable and useful vehicle. Lots of power and interior room with affordable fuel economy. Both hardware and paint seem to be holding up well.
Favorite Features
The Dutch doors in the rear are very nice if you only need to drop things in the back.
Suggested Improvements
Handling on curves is the only thing that I am unhaapy with, but I guess a vehicle that high is going to sway when it turns.
GMC Safari
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
$800.00 to replace fuel pump at 65,000 mi. $1800 to rebuild transmission at 70,000 mi.$100.00, 3 times to clear throttle sticking condition off idle. This is my first GM product after 20+ years of Ford and Dodge. I wont buy another GM. Never had expensive problems with the other brands.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
GMC Safari SLE
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
as listed in the review section Not bad for an American car
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Give and take
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended
Review
Major Safety concern - no door ajar light/ alarm for doors other than driver side door and even then, door has to be completely open. We have driven with door ajar several times. Have had many water leakage problems with all doors. Not much room for taller drivers. Rattle at slow speed but service department can not fix.
Favorite Features
Drives like a truck which I like. Roomy. Dutch doors a must. Rear heater/ac a must. Like having power plugs in rear.
Suggested Improvements
Door ajar light as well as alarm for "all doors".
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