Used 1997 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews
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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.
First-Time Owner
David Peters, 09/18/2004
1995 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
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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
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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.
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Good but not Great
Steven 10/10/10, 10/15/2010
1996 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
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Towed a pop-up camper across country several times, and camping every summer, w 5-6 people. But u gotta tow in 3rd gear because of trans calibration. Full size trailer several trips. All the electrical problems others mentioned, ww and window motors (one side twice), alt, fuel pump, blower mtr, radiator, a/c compressor $1200, water pump, 4 idler arms, tire life not good, rear dutch door handle completely rusted off, needs injectors cleaned, otherwise engine and trans run good
The Van of Vans
Jonhnny, 07/17/2002
1997 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
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I have a trailer and its the only thing that can carry 8 people + a 5,000 pound trailer without a sweat