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Used 1996 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Safari

Lanceoah, 07/01/2008
1993 GMC Safari 3dr Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have driven all over the States and Canada never let me down. 450000 km so far. Rocker panels have rusted out. The back door handle has disentigrated. Spark plugs are hard to replace. But fun to drive and I'll drive it into the ground

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Safari Rocks

Miller, 04/28/2002
1993 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Ext Minivan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have owned a GMC Safari for seven years and still love it. My only complaint is the space for the passengers feet in the front. The van is spacious and comfortable. I love the built in coolers in the back.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

piece o' crap

jldude, 02/03/2009
1996 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan AWD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

i paid 3000 dollars for mine in 2006, since then ive put almost 3000 into keeping it running. 1 cooling fan, 2 alternators, 1 fuel pump, 1 fuel filter, 1 fuel line, 4 new tires, brakes(all of them), two window motors, 1 windshield wiper motor, 2 starters, and 1 right front ball axle joint. the cigarette lighter is broken, a/c has major leak(doesnt work), locks freeze easy in the winter(ohio), rear defrost and heat dont work, rear door handle broke and doesnt latch shut. no way would i ever tell anyone to consider buying this van, in fact if you see one on the road look away, chances are something might go wrong on Your car!

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this thing!

Rafa R, 01/20/2016
1995 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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!

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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3.63 out of 5 stars

1996 Safari Van

Carlos, 01/22/2008
1996 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

These vans have several problems. Power window motors fail often, switches in Safaris also have several failures. Besides the little annoying items, that most people avoid repairing because of such a high cost. The vehicle has been reliable.

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