2000 GMC Safari Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Frogman226 on October 19, 2017

I have owned this van for 8 years, I've only spent about $200 in maintenance costs. The van is capable to haul 8 passengers in comfort. Visibility is surprisingly good, with very little in the way of blind spots like some vans. The stout little Vortec V6 has plenty of power even when fully loaded, and can achieve 20 MPG highway. Rear entry is easily accessed through the lift glass hatch and/or lower "barn" doors.

milld on November 19, 2013

This van has been really reliable. Ours is a SLE model we bought new. Have done the routine receommend maintenance and only had to replace things that have worn out, radiator, brake master cylinder, battery, hatch struts. The enegine heeded to have the intake manifold gaskets replaced at 190K miles. Been using 100% synthetic oil since 100K miles. Now has 198K miles. Fuel economy has been consistant at 16-17 city and 18-19 hwy, not the greatest, but considering the other large vehicles that would replace it, we have been no worse for the wear. The seats are comfortable. It holds up to eight persons. Drives nice on long trips. We ahve gone across the country in it two times, with our family of five and related luggage. There are interior power outlets in front and rear.

Bill's Toy Project on January 24, 2011

I bought this Van used with 257-000 miles on it and have put another 15000 on it so in less than a yr it's a cargo Van with rear heat but completely unfinished in the rear was bought from a medical supply house here in Michigan ,and now I'm fixing it up rear seat and sound proofing ,carpet as long as the body hold up I will just put a new engine in it next yr. to sound right now to get rid off plus it paid for. paid under 2700.00

The baker on October 2, 2008

i have one now with 274,000 miles on it. at times with the miles it does road walk slightly. never get one unless it has rear air. you can't keep it cool enough without one. the review that other minivans get better mileage is not true. ours gets 19-20 mpg and our inlaws who have a chrysler get 17-18 mpg. and thats with us who drive faster and have more miles. the optional 25 gallon tank is nice. few have the rear heater which is desirable in cool climate because the back passengers have difficult time staying warm when below 40 degrees. make sure yours has arm rests on the front seats ours does not and we regret it. the two bench seats allow you to seat 8 people and no other van does that. the engine is very reliable but you do have to keep the vehicle maintained. parts are reasonable because it is general motors. very heavy trailers more than 2000 pounds it doesn't do well mainly in mpgs because the mpgs drop to 10 mpgs. overall i would buy it again and are considering it for my next purchase.

designer, painter, soccer mom on January 7, 2007

This is the 2nd Safari I've owned. Never had major issues although I've had to buy 3 altenators for it in 4 years.

van man on September 20, 2006

"The van is awesome. I love it. its comfortable, you are seated high &

Frogman226 on October 19, 2017

I have owned this van for 8 years, I've only spent about $200 in maintenance costs. The van is capable to haul 8 passengers in comfort. Visibility is surprisingly good, with very little in the way of blind spots like some vans. The stout little Vortec V6 has plenty of power even when fully loaded, and can achieve 20 MPG highway. Rear entry is easily accessed through the lift glass hatch and/or lower "barn" doors.

milld on November 19, 2013

This van has been really reliable. Ours is a SLE model we bought new. Have done the routine receommend maintenance and only had to replace things that have worn out, radiator, brake master cylinder, battery, hatch struts. The enegine heeded to have the intake manifold gaskets replaced at 190K miles. Been using 100% synthetic oil since 100K miles. Now has 198K miles. Fuel economy has been consistant at 16-17 city and 18-19 hwy, not the greatest, but considering the other large vehicles that would replace it, we have been no worse for the wear. The seats are comfortable. It holds up to eight persons. Drives nice on long trips. We ahve gone across the country in it two times, with our family of five and related luggage. There are interior power outlets in front and rear.

Bill's Toy Project on January 24, 2011

I bought this Van used with 257-000 miles on it and have put another 15000 on it so in less than a yr it's a cargo Van with rear heat but completely unfinished in the rear was bought from a medical supply house here in Michigan ,and now I'm fixing it up rear seat and sound proofing ,carpet as long as the body hold up I will just put a new engine in it next yr. to sound right now to get rid off plus it paid for. paid under 2700.00

The baker on October 2, 2008

i have one now with 274,000 miles on it. at times with the miles it does road walk slightly. never get one unless it has rear air. you can't keep it cool enough without one. the review that other minivans get better mileage is not true. ours gets 19-20 mpg and our inlaws who have a chrysler get 17-18 mpg. and thats with us who drive faster and have more miles. the optional 25 gallon tank is nice. few have the rear heater which is desirable in cool climate because the back passengers have difficult time staying warm when below 40 degrees. make sure yours has arm rests on the front seats ours does not and we regret it. the two bench seats allow you to seat 8 people and no other van does that. the engine is very reliable but you do have to keep the vehicle maintained. parts are reasonable because it is general motors. very heavy trailers more than 2000 pounds it doesn't do well mainly in mpgs because the mpgs drop to 10 mpgs. overall i would buy it again and are considering it for my next purchase.