2003 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
14 - 16 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(5 Total Reviews)
Great van
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 GMC Safari SLT AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The van been great, had an issue with the abs for a while but the dealer fixed it when I suggested that I wasn't coming back for a GMC. We have used the van on 4000k road trips good on gas 1700km per tank at 80kph, went up fire accesss roads and crossed streams when Honda and other failed. We had to pick them up and bring them to the camp site. You can drive it anywhere and carry 6 adults and luggage and shopping back from the road trips. Just finished trip down to have upgraded brakes to cross drilled vented front vented rear. Really stops now. Looking for new tires next. Only 65k on the van so will be around for awhile.
Favorite Features
The looks, mine's dark green and silver trim, the space inside, the toughness of it. You can drive it and not worry about the van. It's built on a truck frame.
Suggested Improvements
Heated mirrors with turn signals, tach, and a bit more room in the front wheel well. It needs to be about 4 inches longer and then you could put more stuff inside.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Third Astro or Safari/love them all
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 GMC Safari SLT AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Since I realize that they are built on a truck body, I have no disappointments with the ride. They are quality built and can tow my large Coleman pop-up camper anywhere in the country, including the Rocky mountains. My other two had well over 200,000 miles with very little maintenance and I am confident that this one will be just as satisfying
Favorite Features
Audio system and interior room and towing capicity
Suggested Improvements
Cannot find any, I know that with a 4.3 liter engine that the mileage won't be that good. but 19.7 isn't bad
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
2003 GMC Safari
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2003 GMC Safari SLT AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is the second Safari we have owned. While dated in style and design- the AWD, spaciousness, towing capacity and fuctionality make it a good good value for the price. Very functional for hauling kids, towing the boat and packing full of gear for hunting/fishing trips. Both of our vehicle have been reliable w/ minimal need for service other than routine maintenance.
Favorite Features
Dutch Doors in back are excellent for convenient access. Spacious interior. Towing capacity and AWD. Rear heating and AC are great features.
Suggested Improvements
Our first Safari had the bench back seats-the second one had the upgraded bucket back seats. The upgraded seats do not allow for removal of the middle bucket seats and limit ability to haul materials. Seats are cumbersome and heavy to remove from vehicle. Limited leg space in front passenger seat.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
GMC Safari
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2003 GMC Safari SLT AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Good: It certainly provides more interior and cargo space than most minivans. The engine is more powerful than other minivans with a 4.3 litre v6. More towing power than other minivans. Bad: Interior quality, fuel economy, rattling, reliability, stiff ride, no driver side sliding door. GMC/Chevy should offer a optional v8 power on these vans and give more luxury options available. I own the SLT AWD model and there is no available premium sound systems, onstar, or heated seats, or dvd player to name a few.
Favorite Features
The optional rear heat/ac system works well in heating and cooling the interior quick. Dutch doors are also a nice option with two swing out doors on the bottom and a hatch above.
Suggested Improvements
Optional V8, Interior is very cheap and plsticky, they need a more truck like dash board, smoother ride, easier opening slide doors, more lux. features on upscale models.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
GMC power!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Nice to drive, Very roomy, good torque and Ideal for family use!
Favorite Features
Spacious!
Suggested Improvements
needs more power! Improve interior quality!
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