All-wheel drive is newly optional, and an extended body style is introduced. The standard engine is now a 150-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6. The optional sport suspension, and the Sport Appearance Package, will not be available on AWD vans. Four-wheel ABS is standard on all models.

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Rachel Terpstra, 10/20/2002

1990 GMC Safari SLX 3dr Minivan

My fiance's family has had this van in the family since new. He got it from his parents. We loved that van. It saved my fiances life 3 weeks efore our wedding. Three days ago though my fiance got into a seriouse car wreck. A cement truck pulled out in front of him across 2 lanes of traffic while he was going 45 (55 speed limit on a rainy day) he couldn't stop in time …

I'll never buy another GMC

Antonio, 06/05/2002

1990 GMC Safari SLX 3dr Minivan

I bought this van brand new and have had nothing but trouble with it. The sit adjuster, door lock switch, and window assambly broke within the first three years(non cover by warranty). The sliding door came off the tracks by year five. I had to replace the engine at 57000 miles. GMC has refused to participate on any of the repairs. I would never buy another GMC again.

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LostANDFound86, 07/25/2002

1990 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan

My family has owned this vehicle since we bought it new in 1989. I recently took ownership when i got my driver's license and it is a great vehicle. It is powerful and great for passing on the freeway. It is also VERY reliable. With 91,000 miles on it, the only problem we've had is the piece of plastic that holds the dimmer switch in place. It handles great and is …

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cb2girl, 04/30/2002

1990 GMC Safari SLX 3dr Minivan

I have had this vehicle for 10+ years & love it. It runs very well but has some rust.

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1990 Safari Highlights

Trim:

SLT

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$231/month
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver1 / 5
Passenger1 / 5
Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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