Used 1998 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Safari, so we've included reviews for other years of the Safari since its last redesign.
All around good vehicle
westone, 09/05/2003
1998 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Minivan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Our experience with this van has been excellent. It hauls 7 people plus ample luggage, averages 21 mpg (RWD), and we tow up to 6,000 lbs with it (rated for 5,000). No other vehicle we are aware of offers this kind of utility AND gets this kind of gas mileage. After 5 years and 100k miles, it has never left us stranded. We take care of it, and plan to drive it as far as it will go. We love it.
Safari Vans vs. the minivan market
rufrider, 01/06/2003
1998 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had few problems with this van, and it is our second of this style. We have also owned a Toyota minivan, a Chevy Regency,and SUV's. The interior room is it's greatest advantage. In comparison with the other minivans on the market, it has more leg and head room. The large area behind the rear seat holds suitcases and ice chests enough for a family for a 2 week vacation (keeping these things out of the seating area). We had this advantage with a full size van but had to deal with difficulty parking in small spaces, and gas mileage.For the most efficiency for the greatest amount of space, we'll choose Safari again.
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Carm, 06/14/2020
1998 GMC Safari SLE 3dr Minivan AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1998 all-wheel drive safari with 85000 mil. And I now have 306000 on it. I still have the same engine but I have my 3rd trainee. Only because I am hard on it with towing and hauling. Best rig I have ever had.
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MY WONDERFUL "GREEN PASTURE"......
Big Al, 07/02/2019
1998 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well I nick-named my 1998 GMC Safari van my green pasture because the kids were grown and I made it into a wonderful camper van. It was incredibly comfortable to drive and it has served me well. Of course as a 22 year old van is it needs stuff replaced due to wear and tear. I did the entire front brake system, the cooling system, the head gasket and the alternator. I was told by NJ mechanics that it needed lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods and an anti-sway bar. I was laid off and decided to move back to Texas. Well I took it to a local place in Granbury TX called Donathan's Automotive, they were awesome. They do a Trip Check service for only $100 which tells you what needs to be done and the priority it should be done in. I had them do the service and by the end of the day I called and they said they needed to see me and show me. Well my baby after 22 years of NJ salt and snow ans sea air had finally come to rest with frame rot. While I could find a frame and do a rebuild the amount of money would cost a ton. So it is time to retire it. The engine and transmission are still running great and it purrs like a kitten. If you can find one of these in good condition, snatch it up after having a mechanic look at it. They run like tanks. I so far have 183k + miles on it and will drive on small short trips around town but that is it. I know someone who has over 300k miles on his.
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LOVE MY VAN BUT ......
ahamm1, 10/23/2012
1997 GMC Safari SLT 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this van in the summer of 2007 with 69000 miles on it, RAN GREAT was my daily ride. I drive over 100 miles a day and in 2010 the fuel pump problem happened with my van as well. We replaced it and it still is not running right, so it has been parked for over a year now for the day I have the money to take it in because I really do not want to give up the van. Also there is a clunking sound when you take off. Still love the van..