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GMC Safari AWD (cargo)

1990–2005 · 17 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
16
Best
17
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The GMC Safari AWD (cargo) has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 1990 through 2005. Over this period, the Safari AWD (cargo) has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 16 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 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750152016MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750152016MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300152016MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300151916MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300142016MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,300142016MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750142016MPG
1991
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1990
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
15
2004
15
2003
15
2002
15
2001
15
2000
16
1999
16
1998
16
1997
16
1996
16
1995
16
1994
16
1993
16
1992
16
1991
17
1990
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Safari AWD (cargo)) 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 AWD (cargo). 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
131
Total Deaths
90

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
19.1%
Fire Occurrence
3.8%
Speeding Involved
12.2%
DUI Involved
9.2%
Primary Impact Zone

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

79%
Front
11%
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 Crashes11
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.73
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 Crashes20
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2016
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2015
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2014
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.38
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
1991
1
1990
4
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