Used 2003 GMC Safari Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 Safari, so we've included reviews for other years of the Safari since its last redesign.
2003 GMC Safari
Brian Schneider, 03/04/2005
2003 GMC Safari AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is the second Safari we have owned. While dated in style and design- the AWD, spaciousness, towing capacity and fuctionality make it a good good value for the price. Very functional for hauling kids, towing the boat and packing full of gear for hunting/fishing trips. Both of our vehicle have been reliable w/ minimal need for service other than routine maintenance.
wuz up with the low resale value
jess barger, 04/28/2003
2001 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
a nice van for people to ride a short distance but on a long trip it is very small in the front seats and the gas mileage is very low 12 in the city and 15 on the highway when the sticker show 16 to 20 it is a little bit deceiving.
Great Vehicle
Bob, 02/17/2007
2002 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought the GMC Safari new in 2002 because I needed a vehicle that would haul our stuff to our cabin in Northern Michigan which also had All Wheel Drive for the mud and snow we frequeny encounter. The truck based Safari was the perfect answer and it has proven to be just that. After 108,000 miles, the only repair it has needed was a an alternator during the first year covered by warranty. Too bad there isn't a comparable vehicle available today. Guess I'll keep it. It's still strong and I expect at least 250,000 miles out of it.
Nothing But Headaches
Steve, 01/23/2007
2001 GMC Safari SLE AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Should I start with the defective fuel pump that left me stranded in the Interstate or the power window motors that died after 6 months. Dealer took forever to repair. I also had a bad drive shaft that clunked. No wonder they discontinued it
Great Van, Awesome work vehicle
marc, 03/16/2021
2002 GMC Safari SLE Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2002 GMC safari used with around 70k on it in 2017. Not a typo...guy bought it to tow a boat and apparently nothing else. Guy mistreated it and lived by the ocean so we have had a hell of a time with rust/corrosion, However, once we dealt with all of that crap, it's a good little Van... or not so little. Holds Full sheets of drywall comfortably (with the seats out of course) and has plenty of power with that Vortec motor. The 195 HP feels like more. If you blindfolded me I would swear its a medium v8. This is my 3rd work minivan and it has been the best of the lot (nissan and dodge) If you can get one in decent shape, grab it... no one really makes a BIG interior work van like this anymore in this price range. I am buying a new truck but still keeping the safari for purely practical reasons.
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