Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 City / 17 HWY
Horsepower
190
Seats
1 -8
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Phyllis S
It's extremely dependable. And is a very safe ride. Would buy again.
My GMC is a sturdy made van. It get decent gas mileage and is extremely dependable. It is roomy enough for all my grandkids and they love it also.
accountCircle L M
My baby. The love of my life.
It provides a solid sense of direction with a strong positive impact. It also has a centralized purpose for getting me and loved ones from point a to b. There is nothing of which I do not like about it. To sum it all up, I wouldn't trade it for the world.
accountCircle phyllis S
It's very well made, sturdy and extremely dependable.
It is extremely dependable and it excellent shape for its age. It is made on a truck frame so it is very sturdy. It is well made. I wish they still made this type of van.
accountCircle Berdine B
The vehicle has decent power, handles easily, and has sufficient room. What I dislike is the rough ride.
It is dependable reacting quickly and consistently
accountCircle Xavier C
That it is a quality car that while is not a designer car is fairly reliable.
Fast, good running. Not slow. Is able to get to location fast.
accountCircle Cassie F
Make sure you choose a good color, and maintain it well, since the paint fades.
I like that it is comfortable. I like how it looks. I dislike the way it rides. I dislike the color. I do not have any real complaints.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kate S
Old GMC safari, needs repairs.
Car is old. Lots of miles. Not very reliable. Slightly comfortable. Nothing really special about it. GMC is a good brand though. Not much to say about the car except for the fact it is older and needs repairs due to its age. Nice car in its earlier years.
accountCircle Cassie F
Make sure you choose a good color, and maintain it well, since the paint fades.
I like that it is comfortable. I like how it looks. I dislike the way it rides. I dislike the color. I do not have any real complaints.

GMC Safari Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
Base
190 HP 16-16 MPG 5-8 Seats
car
YF7 Upfitter
190 HP 16-16 MPG 1 Seats
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2005 GMC Safari Owner Reviews

3.71
7 Reviews
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5 stars 29%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 14%
accountCircle Kate S on March 12, 2021
Old GMC safari, needs repairs.
Car is old. Lots of miles. Not very reliable. Slightly comfortable. Nothing really special about it. GMC is a good brand though. Not much to say about the car except for the fact it is older and needs repairs due to its age. Nice car in its earlier years.
accountCircle Berdine B on October 1, 2020
The vehicle has decent power, handles easily, and has sufficient room. What I dislike is the rough ride.
It is dependable reacting quickly and consistently

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jim L.

I like how it handles, it is decent to good in snow. I bought it used only 6 months ago, but it has not given me any trouble. Also, buying used, I got it for low price. It has plenty of cargo space, too.

likeFilled Charlene J.

It has plenty of room for 8 people. You can also remove the seats. I think minivans are safe. I like the champagne color. I like the captain's seats in the front. Plenty of room for large items. The side windows open which is very rare for a minivan.

likeFilled Edwin G.

Pros is that they have a lot of space and great for family cars. It comes with a good amount of space and very comfortable. Has a great smooth drive. In other words if you have a big family I encourage you to buy this GMC safari. Great for going out and will not mess up on you. Parts are also very cheap to fix.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jim L.

Obviously, as an older vehicle, it may not last as long as newer vehicle. It is slightly bulky, so a bit harder to find a parking spot.. Any repairs, if or when they're needed might be expensive, or parts might be hard to locate..

dislikeFilled Charlene J.

I do not like the fact that it only has one side door that opens. I just put new tires on my van and it feels like I have no shocks. You can take the seats out but they're extremely heavy and hard to maneuver.

dislikeFilled Edwin G.

The cons for this vehicle is that sometimes you have to get it checked out for the oil. But other than that this car is great. You just have to take care of it and make sure everything is running good with no engine problems. Always good for family cars and etc.

Ranks #5 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2005 GMC Safari has an average owner rating of 3.71 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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5
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4.5
5
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3.71

Ranks #1 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2005 GMC Safari has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #1 of 4 other Fullsize Vans.

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17 MPG
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Tie
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18 MPG
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18 MPG

Is The 2005 GMC Safari A Good Car?

Yes, it serves my needs for basic transportation, gives decent gas mileage and has good cargo space. I bought it used and got a good price, and so far has not required any expensive repairs or more... Read More
Jim L.

How Reliable Is The 2005 GMC Safari?

It has proved reliable. No real problems have arisen in the 6 months or so since I bought it. I would say it is very reliable.
Jim L.

Is The 2005 GMC Safari A Good Value?

I cannot address what its original price was or whether it was worth it at that time. I can say (and I will do so) that, as of now and over my limited experience in owning this used vehicle, that it... Read More
Jim L.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety