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GMC Safari AWD (Passenger)

1990–2005 · 17 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
15
Best
16
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The GMC Safari AWD (Passenger) has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 1990 through 2005. Over this period, the Safari AWD (Passenger) has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 16 MPG, with an overall average of 15 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
$4,300121614MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141815MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1992
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
1991
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
1990
4.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151816MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
14
2004
14
2003
14
2002
15
2001
15
2000
15
1999
15
1998
16
1997
15
1996
15
1995
15
1994
15
1993
15
1992
15
1991
16
1990
16

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 (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 AWD (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
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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