2001 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews

2001 General Mistake Concieved

Written by: Burnt on 12/29/2003

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle spent more time in the garage being fixed than on the road.Seventeen times in just over two years.Brakes warping,bad tires,water leaks around the seals,broken receiver on seatbelt (driver's),paint peeling on the plastic bumper in circular patterns,electric lock actuator burned out(passenger side),unbalanced tires from the factory one that was replaced due to excessive radial sidewall runout,doors misaligned from the factory,sidepanel on seat broke twice because of plastic rivet mounts,and this is some of the problems I experienced in a two year time frame. This dealer gave me a loaner car once in seventeen trips!!!Find your own way to work.

Favorite Features

rear air with separate controls,dutch doors in the back.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the plastic parts that are subject to wear or damage when entering or exiting vehicle.

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Bad choice

Written by: W.alter on 12/29/2003

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I had problems with the brakes from the start and the steel belts on the tires.The catalytic converter and muffler needed replacing after one year and at separate times.I had to take it back shortly after buying it after I noticed grease under the floormats.Had to be dealer or factory shabbyness.Poor quality control at both places.No wonder Haskins went out of business and GM is losing repeat customers.

Favorite Features

rear stereo controls were good for the kids,rear ac/heat separate from front were convenient.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality for the price,too much plastic breakable parts.Poor paint adhesion also,peeled on the bumpers when chipped.

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CHEAP TO KEEP

Written by: bam bam on 11/13/2003

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle will last you a lifetime and spend very little time in the repair shop.maintenance costs are super low if you stay away from the awd. i purchased an extended warranty but i know I'll rarely use it. as long as you understand its a dinosaur to drive around town pot holes. also note that it is a durable "truck" that can get to be a handful when the fuel tank gets close to one quarter full when the pavement is wet. adding weight during the winter with the correct truck type tires will keep you unstuck. the engine power could be stronger, but the smooth power band and not too stiff suspension makes it pretty effortless to drive.

Favorite Features

lots of cargo room. rear air conditoning is helpful. easy to work on for do it yourself maintenance.stereo system is adequate.

Suggested Improvements

just wish I had rear axle positive traction.

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Two time owner. . .

Written by: Vikki on 09/24/2003

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We had a 1991 Safari as our first van and loved it, but only had the SLE. We now have and love the SLT seating and comfort. All the things we wished for in our first Safari van we got in our second Safari van. Now if they would have power door openers for the side and back doors, we would be even more thrilled! We have compared to lots of the SUVs and we like what we have better so far. The milage could be better (and it could be worse too!)

Favorite Features

COMFORT . . . it seats 8, accommodates a BIG carpool. Comfortable for long drives. We love how each of the major seat backs can be adjusted. We added a LCD screen,TV tuner, VCR, PS2, so the kids can watch videos or play games on long trips. Everyone that rides in it loves it too.

Suggested Improvements

Power doors side and rear, bring back the power front passenger seat. Get the milage up if you can without sacrificing the great performance.

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wuz up with the low resale value

Written by: jess barger on 04/28/2003

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

a nice van for people to ride a short distance but on a long trip it is very small in the front seats and the gas mileage is very low 12 in the city and 15 on the highway when the sticker show 16 to 20 it is a little bit deceiving.

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a good family van

Written by: jenj1971 on 04/05/2003

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

this is a very reliable van for large families. my kids love the rear radio.

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not up to par

Written by: hrsepor31 on 11/05/2002

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

this is a slopply put together van rattles not repairable in side door fuel mileage very poor 17 highway 13 city the cloth interior is not very durable shows stains easily brakes wear out quickly third set already at 30000 rotors warpped from factory throttle service is expensive and unaffordable

Favorite Features

rear heat rear air

Suggested Improvements

bigger brakes better quaility rotors stronger rear spings

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Great Van if you need the space

Written by: dave on 07/02/2002

Vehicle

2001 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This Van is excellent for space i really need it beCause i have 5 kids. love the features i love this van.

Favorite Features

The towing is what I love the best

Suggested Improvements

It could get a little bit longer like 6 inches

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