1995 GMC Safari Minivan Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari Minivan SLT 3dr Minivan

Review

I never had more road miles on a vehicle until I met this 1885 GMC Safari. It has been a jewel for me at a purchase price of $800.00. I did a few things to keep it up but it was well worth it when I can go from central California to northern California and then back down to southern California all in a few days! The ride was awesome and the Van was a great asset to my trip!

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari Minivan SLT 3dr Minivan

Review

I bought this vehicel in 1995 it had 13000 miles and has been a great car but now the gas milage is so bad that I need to trade.

Best Features

It is a conversion van by coachman and I like everything about it.

Worst Features

none

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari Minivan 3dr Minivan AWD

Review

This is the second one we have owned, first was an Astro we sold with 265000 miles. This has been extremely reliable. Bought it with 99000 miles, it now has 174000 and runs great. AWD feature is awesome in snow. We did have one problem which people should be aware of as there is no info in the owners manual. Always have the same size tires on all 4 corners. We used the spare after a flat (I use 60 series tires on it) and had to replace the front differential after driving it only 30 miles! $1600 repair. We tow a boat and utility trailer all the time and it works great. Just an excellent product.

Best Features

Rear air really cools it quickly. Love the tow package.

Worst Features

Wish the tire size thing had been in the manual! Electric door locks are starting to work sporadically.

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari Minivan SLT 3dr Minivan

Review

Two previous reviews by me. 07/12/02 and 07/24/03. Again now 11/14/05. Tripped 300K a while back. Almost 304,000 today. The best vehicle we've ever owned. Strong, strong engine still. NO OIL USE. Reliable to the max. No trouble except some flaking paint but even that's not bad. Last spark plugs changed about 150,000 miles ago. NEVER HAD A TUNE UP in 8-1/2 years. I tried to sell this Safari at 239K at a giveaway price but nobody bit- not that I blame them but it's still in great shape mechanically and still looks good too. We bought a GMC Suburban based on how this GMC had been but it's not as reliable as the Safari and the Suburban with about 100K does need oil at changing time.

Best Features

Reliability. I changed the transmission filter about a year ago and virtually no metal on the magnet. I expect it to go 400,000 miles if we don't relace it.

Worst Features

Leg room in the front passenger side for us 6'2" co-pilots.

Vehicle

1995 GMC Safari Minivan SLE 3dr Minivan

Review

We bought this van in March, 2004. It
has been great! Does not leak or burn
a drop of oil, has 150k+ miles. Tune-
up at 145k makes it run smoother,
seems to help mileage, which is 20mpg.
The 4.3L has plenty of power. Water
pump blew at 138k, but is to be
expected on older vehicles. I love the
space - you can really pack it in! I
would gladly buy another one!

Best Features

Space and reliability

Worst Features

Leg room in the front - driver and passenger.