What's New for 1996 GMC Safari Cargo
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What's New for 1996
An all-new interior debuts with dual airbags, more leg- and foot room, and a host of other features. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1996 GMC Safari Cargo Reliability Rating
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Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump (4.3L V6 SFI Vortec engine), Fuel Injectors and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages. Failure of the Fuel Pump may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $250.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $95.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor.The cost to repair the EGR Passages is estimated at $16.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Valve Body, (automatic transmission only). The cost to repair the Transmission Valve Body is estimated at $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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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 overview below.
Reliability History for GMC Safari Cargo
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