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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Safari, so we've included reviews for other years of the Safari since its last redesign.
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!
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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First-Time Owner
David Peters, 09/18/2004
1995 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Great ride for outdoor sports
Genius, 03/27/2003
1995 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1995 Safari just because I could fit my 10-foot surfboard IN the vehicle AND lock the doors under the seats. For a van, it's pretty peppy. Rear AC and Dutch doors are cool. Middle and rear seats make the cargo space versatile. My girlfriend complained that the shotgun seat has no foot room. I don't drive from there so, it never bothered me. At 80k miles, fuel injection system died. Spendy ($1k), but worth it. At 116k, the tranny died. The $2k to replace it just wasnt worth it, had to trade it in.
UUUggghhhhhh!!!
Cleckster1, 03/03/2002
1994 GMC Safari SLX 3dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since day 1. Two weeks after I purchased, it broke down half way over the Mackinac Bridge while on vacation. I have put over $1000.00 into it in less than six months because of course nothing was covered under the two seperate warrantys purchased. Also I will never buy anything from Mount Clemens Dodge ever again and I would tell everyone possible not to go there either. Really Bad service and completly dishonest!