I'll be sad to see it go
Devo on 01/09/2010
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
And here I promised myself I wouldn't get attached to this vehicle! We bought it less than 4 years ago when we were expecting our 5th child, knowing we would likely outgrow it in a few years. But I LOVE this van. The battery & alternator have been replaced since we bought it. Otherwise, nothing but regular maintenance. After our 1998 F-150, some of the peripherals like door handles, locks, seatbelt guides feel a bit "cheap" (lighter weight plastic, a few rattles), but it's still holding up fine at 150k. We are now expecting our 7th child so will be moving on to a 15 passenger.
Great All Wheel Drive Van
Nate on 08/09/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought for dog shows. Removed third row and put in my crates. Enough room for 4 people (Captain chairs) and all our stuff for dog shows. Very comfortable to drive and ride in. Must have all wheel drive if you live where there is snow. Gas mileage 15 to 17 in city and 20 to 22 on hwy and 18.9 average. Plan to drive it to the wheels fall off literally.
Best mileage for a vehicle this size
minneapolismarc on 03/31/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
No vehicle that can tow 6000 pounds gets better MPG than this van. I bought the 2 wheel (not AWD) version for the mileage. I drive 75 on the freeway with the cruise on and with the city stop and go I get 19.5 mpg on every tank. Less of course if I tow my boat. I work as a mechanic and did not even bother to inspect the van for more than 10 minutes as the original owner had the maint. paperwork. The only things I have had to do is replace the metal strip that holds on the lower trim between the front and rear wheels cost $125. Plastic line cracked under the hood for heater fan selector- free fix and common problem. Oil cooler lines seep but who cares it is common + cheap fix if you do.
Lots of room and a good tow vehicle
Darren on 09/02/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
We bought the van new and had it for 5 years. It always had enough power and plenty of room for our family of 5. We camp a lot and tow a boat. It did have an annoying habit of little things breaking. Power window motors, power seat motors, etc. Also, being so big, expect to spend alot more than the average amount on brakes and shocks. Overall, expensive in gas and maintenance but always big and powerfun enough.
Not too bad!
pacey on 05/11/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
This is our 1st van. It is comfortable, handles well and easily sits 7 average sized adults. The rear AC is a must in south Florida. We use it to tote scuba divers and their gear as well as a personal vehicle. Some of the interior features need to be beefed up to stand normal wear and tear--The hand grip on the pax side dash-the covers on the hinges of the rear seats-the vent covers on the rear AC outlets and the covers on the seatbelt floor attachments.
I'm happy, great AWD.
Mike on 04/19/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I bought the van with 47k and have 65k now. Other than the alternator and a gear position sensor that was sending power to the starter when the van was running($50 part and an easy fix!) It has been very good to me. Went to FL with 3 adults and 3 kids in July and having rear A/C and rear bucket seats is nice. Also has a roof mounted TV with a VCR. The AWD works awesome. If you drive in snow don't get one without it!
4th in 4 yrs
browns fan on 07/08/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
we are on our 4th 2 still in garage,
the best one yet. 95 awd slt conv in
garage 93000. some weird repairs(
freeze plugs @60k.but overall never!
disapointed with car 95 actually gets
22 on highway. i read somewhere about 2
engines in 95( both 4.3}95 has enhanced
4.3 210 hp.the 2000 is the cleanest and
best looking van on road. gm is
committing suicide by dropping this
vehicle. pray for reprieve
GMC Safari 2WD
gstefan on 03/08/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Virtually no mechanical problems. Good
ride for a full size van. Rear wheel
drive is nice for towing large
trailers. Children love the mid row
captain seats.
I am impressed
liveforhim on 12/08/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
by the power and the fuel economy. I
get about 17 city and 22 to 24 highway.
I wish it had better visibility in the
rear view mirror but the large side
view mirrors are a real plus for safe
lane changing.
Loving My 3rd Safari!
Pame on 12/02/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Since 1992 we have owned 1 used and 2
new Safari's. We are sad that GMC is
discontinuing this line as it is
everything a mini-van should be.
Reliable and very roomy without being a
difficult drive.
gm come clean
santa claus on 09/03/2003
Performance: 1
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 1
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 1
bought a 2000.early fluid problems
and 57000 miles trans failed. the
electronic trans has serious flaws.
light weak parts destined to fail. the
sun and 1870 code /lose reverse/
valves wear out. had tranny problems
under warrannty and got the gm run
around . the typical ,could not
duplicate problem so they didn't fix
nothing. now I sit with a $2000 +
repair bill. lots of gm vechiles have
this tranny. I am tireing of gm's we
have no problems additude, and as long
as they get past the 36,000 mile
warranty. they don't give a hoot the
price of these vechicles they should
LAST A LOT LONGER. john q public is
getting ripped off.
Good Van
L Mummau on 06/17/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
Bought New as leftover, had minor
electrical problems, rides nice and
has lots of torque. Towing is a
breeze. Air conditioner not as cold
as I like. A sled on Ice, Snow or
heavy rain. Hauls a lot easily.
Happy with vehicle so far. Like all
GM's I've owned are put together a
little sloppy. Engine & Tranny
Strong.
nice veh.but the gas mileage
throgo on 02/15/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
mileage will kill you if you live in
the country as i do.just a trip to
publix cost you.don't know if the rest
are as bad but,14 city and 18 hwy
stinks.as the pontiac dealers were
telling me they were easily getting 21
hwy.live and learn.i'm going to hyundai
to check out the santa fe
Wish I hadn't bought it
J McCluskky on 12/09/2002
Performance: 3
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 2
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 2
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 2
I have a '90 Chevy Astro van, so I
thought a 2000 Safari would be better.
Not so. Had transmissions at 8500 mi.
and at 22000 mi. A/C compressor has
been replaced at 5000 mi. Engine has a
random stumble and sometimes dies, but
dealer cannot duplicate and repair.
The exhaust tone in the rear of the van
is obnoxious. I also find the
drivability of the drive train less
than it should be.
Family buggy
d little on 09/20/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Good gas miliage compaired to ford
windstar.
a lot more room.
Can tow a trailer with it even though
the ford had the 3.8 liter v6
prior to this we had a Contour that got
about fourteen miles to the gallon so
twenty seems great.