1999 GMC Safari Reliability

1998 GMC Safari 2 Dr SLE Passenger Van Extended

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SL Passenger Minivan (4.3L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1999 GMC Safari by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, the Fuel Injectors, and the failure of one of the components in the Ignition System. These components include the Distributor Cap, Ignition Coil and Ignition Control Module. Problems with the CKP Sensor may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to replace the CKP Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Distributor Cap is $41 and $45.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Ignition Coil is $55.43 and $65 for labor. The cost to replace the Ignition Control Module is $131 and $45.50 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		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body, the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch, and the Reaction Sun Shell. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is $70.54 for parts and 84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is $43 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor. The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is $84.50 for labor per wheel. 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
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 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 by Identifix

	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
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.