GMC Safari

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
4.75 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $25000.00 from Straub Buick

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 GMC SLT RWD

Summary:
At only 3400 miles (two zeroes) the transmission on my 2004 Safari SLT quit just 20 yard after going over a train track. It has been in the shop for over 1 week now and GM just decided to drop the transmission to see what failed. They refused my request for a new transmission until they decide which repair is more cost effective for GM. This is my 2nd Safari, but it will be my last.

Weaknesses:
Transmission failed at 3400 miles. Slow and unacceptable response by GM service center.

Similar Products Used:
1995 Safari RWD.

Price Paid:  $24000.00 from champion autoplex/au

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 safari van

Summary:
In the 12000 mile in my possession I have had my safari van returned back to the dealer 5 times for service failure to the electrical wiring, transmission locking up in gear, engine failing to cut off even when key is removed from key slot, door window going up and down on thier own, radio turning on or off when on steps on the brake pedal, rear lights stop and brake lights failing completely, (fuse burning out) hazard light switch burning out, wiring system under dash board over heating (melting)bearaing wires. dealer refusing to take vehicle back or exchanging vehicle forcing solution thru lemon law or law suit.

Strengths:
smooth riding, easy to handle on hwy.

Weaknesses:
to many defects / unpridictable on trips

Similar Products Used:
4 gmc models vehicle in 20 years

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 SAFARI VAN

Summary:
Power windows have been major problem. First drivers side motor went,just before warranty ran out. Then about six months later the passengers side went. I replaced it with rebuilt unit which seemed as good or better than OEM. That one lasted about 8 months and almost burnt the vehicle. The motor shorted and burned the wiring to the point of flames inside door. Luckily I had a fire extingiusher to put it out. Now to replace another motor and hope for the best.

Strengths:
REAR DRIVE FOR TOWING.

Weaknesses:
POWER WINDOWS.(MOTORS)

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $28000.00 from Dolor GMC, Medford O

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 GMC Safari Van slt AWD

Summary:
Love the van size, style, roominess. Can carry my Grand kids (twins),my dogs with me all the time. Travel is good for my needs.

Strengths:
traction, hight, space for family, good handling for what it was designed to be.

Weaknesses:
Repairs for brakes, 6 times, Bad vibration from the drive train, leaks rear window(dutch door),Several Electrical problems from siding side door.Air conditioner noise since new been in shop over 3 months sine new. First month of ownership in shop.

Similar Products Used:
Ford Vans (plain and a conversion Mark111 raised roof)Dodge vaans (3) of them from plain hauler to custom.

Price Paid:  $31000.00 from Allen GMC

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Safari

Summary:
Starcraft conversion hi top w/ everything. Get the conversion if your into luxury. Car is superlative people hauler with lots of power. GMC service is worst in the business.

Strengths:
Decent mileage for 6k lbs. vehicle far exceeds full size vans (about 19 MPG) Starcraft interior is primo and holds up well to wear (get the accord seats w/ leather) Nice red color Metton boards help greatly with old-sters getting into high floor. Dutch door is the only way to go visibility and usefullness massively improved.

Weaknesses:
Windshields break / chip from time to time. front suspension is loose and clonks. door locks stick sometimes. Some uneven idling. Slider doesn't fit seal well needs aligned. Seals whistle in high winds. transmission shifts sloppy sometimes. Bumpers fragile. Cleaning center of windshield difficult