1994 GMC Safari Review
Price Estimate: $4,562 - $7,247
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Driver airbag is made standard. Side-door guard beams are stronger, and air conditioners use CFC-free refrigerant. A high-mount center brake light is added. Analog gauges get new graphics, and carpet is treated with Scotchgard.
For sale near Prairieville, LA
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Louisiana
$221/mo for Safari SLE
Safari SLE
vs
$180/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
GMC Safari Owner Reviews
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Snow Surfin Safari
4.75 out of 5 starsmiluch, 01/28/2003
1991 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
This vehicle has 210,000 miles and
never misses a lick. All major
componants are original, no oil
consumption, use it to tow regularly,
and... it is just awesome in the snow
and on ice slick roads.
Love Our Van
4.38 out of 5 starsSteve W., 06/18/2002
1994 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Ext Minivan
What a great vehicle! Bigger than a
minivan but not as big and lumbering as
a fullsize. Ours now has right at
150,000 miles and we've had very few
problems. Had to replace the AC
compressor at 62K miles, and other than
that, have just performed regular
maintenance. This is the second Safari
we've owned and both have been trouble-
free. When the time comes to replace …
ours, I know we'll be buying another
Safari.
Old but good
3.75 out of 5 starsbob, 08/31/2005
1994 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Ext Minivan
I bought this van in 1995. At first I did not like it due to the fact the brakes were very hard, like truck brakes, and the rear end made a whinning noise at most speeds. Over the course of 11 years the only problems I had were, the computer and the light switch needed fixed. The alternator lasted 110,000 miles,water pump lasted 100,00 miles. I am now on my third set of brakes. Overall … the van has been more reliable than some of the new cars I have bought. I wish all the autos were as good as this one.I am now pushing 155,000 miles. I drive it 140 miles a day. I love this van except the gas mileage. Does not drive well in winter.
GMC 1993 Review
4.63 out of 5 starsMike Welsh, 12/06/2002
1993 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
This van has about 80% highway miles.
There have been no major problems
encountered just nuisance ones. We did
have the left-front ABS fail on a trip
and caused the normal brake system to
fail. The ABS sensor cable to the LF
wheel broke and ONLY the ABS worked.
This was really scary when you hit the
brakes and all you got was the ABS
sound and response. I asked GM … about
this and never received an answer. The
BOSE CD system had be to replaced ata
cost of $300. Talking to other Safari
owners it seems the radio/CD unit is to
close to the heating ducts.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 GMC Safari, so we've included reviews for other years of the Safari since its last redesign.
1994 Safari Highlights
SLE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $221/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 41.3 cu.ft. |
all wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger1 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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