What's New for 1999 GMC Safari
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1999
There are two new exterior paint and body-cladding colors, restyled wheels and outside mirrors, an overhead console and new optional integrated running boards. Additionally, all-wheel-drive Safari models get the new AutoTrac transfer case, and GM's OnStar communications system is now available. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1999 GMC Safari Reliability Rating
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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