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GMC Safari 2WD (Passenger)

1985–2005 · 41 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
17
Best
22
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The GMC Safari 2WD (Passenger) has been tested by the EPA across 41 different configurations spanning model years 1985 through 2005. Over this period, the Safari 2WD (Passenger) has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 17 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2005
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750142016MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750152016MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300151916MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300141916MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750152016MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300141916MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750152016MPG
1991
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750152016MPG
1990
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1989
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1989
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300152218MPG
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300152218MPG
1987
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1987
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152117MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152117MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,000192220MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151816MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$4,000151715MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151816MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
16
2004
16
2003
16
2002
16
2001
17
2000
16
1999
16
1998
16
1997
16
1996
16
1995
16
1994
16
1993
17
1992
16
1991
16
1990
17
1989
18
1988
18
1987
17
1986
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Safari 2WD (Passenger)) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the GMC Safari 2WD (Passenger). Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the GMC GMC Safari (Minivan) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
136
Total Deaths
95

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
19.1%
Fire Occurrence
4.4%
Speeding Involved
11.8%
DUI Involved
9.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
10%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2022
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2021
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2020
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2019
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2018
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2017
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2016
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2015
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2014
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.36
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2003
1
2001
1
1998
1
1996
3
1995
4
1994
1
1992
1
1990
1
1989
1
1988
1
1985
3
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