2002 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews

good ride

Written by: emald on 12/14/2002

Vehicle

2002 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

2002 gmc safari has been a fine vehicle for my family. We have had zero problems with it. Here in Alaska the AWD and Anti lock brakes have been just the thing. With studed tires on it just won't be stopped.

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Written by: Tuong Huynh on 08/17/2002

Vehicle

2002 GMC Safari SLT Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

You get more for your money.

Favorite Features

room

Suggested Improvements

don't mess with it

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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A Do-it-All Vehicle

Written by: NJGuy07719 on 08/04/2002

Vehicle

2002 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I looked at almost every full-size SUV and they were all to expensive and had limited cargo room. Suddenly, I saw the GMC Safari. The Safari does it all and does it well. It has more cargo room than a Ford Expedition and a Chevy Surburban and it was $12,000+ cheaper than either of the two. The only options I did NOT get were AWD, leather, and the homelink. I use my Safari to transport DJ equipment, tow a 27 foot boat, and take Sunday drives with family & friends. I average 16 MPG city and 21-22 hwy, thanks to a K&N filter and a Dynomax muffler. My only complaint is front legroom. Since I am 5'7", its not too bad.

Favorite Features

Power, versatility

Suggested Improvements

Front legroom, dome light stays on when you open dutch doors.

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When A Minivan Just Won't Do ...

Written by: Roadapple on 06/10/2002

Vehicle

2002 GMC Safari SLT AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is AWD Safari #2 for us (the '97 got a bit tired at 137k), and its a great family vehicle for long trips, especially in bad weather. No other AWD van has this much room, and especially cargo room, even when traveling with a full load of 8 people. We put 35k+ miles a year on this vehicle, and its tough enough to take it -- wouldn't buy anything else, especially for the money. Only flaw is front end offset crash test results -- could do much better.

Favorite Features

Dutch rear doors are the best (close the bottom doors and just pile in the stuff)! Individual captain's chairs mean everyone gets a first class seat. AWD gets you home even in the worst Eastern weather. Plus its about $10k LESS than a Chrysler T&C -- with far more room.

Suggested Improvements

Bring back the driver/passenger window folding armrests (our '97 had 'em)! Add front leg room, and do better in offset crash test results. Electrics in last van very unreliable. The '97 ate tires and brakes.

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Safari: The Un-Minivan

Written by: Tahoe086 on 05/12/2002

Vehicle

2002 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The Safari is a Mid-Van so I wont have to say its a Mini-Van any way...the V-6 offers great power for a minivan and the towing compacity is great and needed...I am also pleased to note that it is Rear wheel drive which is AWESOME!!

Favorite Features

190 HP...V6!!! 5400 PD Towing Compacity...Turning Radius

Suggested Improvements

Hydroform Technology Needed...Redesign needed to keep up with competition...10 more horses would be awesome!!!! Some one needs to see the off center crash test...talk about tin can

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good

Written by: greene on 03/23/2002

Vehicle

2002 GMC Safari SLT Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

nice van

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