2001 GMC Safari Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
15 City / 19 -20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
190
Seats
1 -8
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mike N
It is very sturdy if kept up properly Door lock in the back doors isn't as dependable
I like it on a whole but have little leg room in front and has massive blind spot between the doors in the back
accountCircle Robert L
GMC safari van reliable work van.
I drive my safari van as a work/business vehicle, the most dependable van I have ever owned. I am able to fit a 4 x 8 sheet of drywall/plywood in it easily. The all wheel drive is great for Wisconsin winters. It always starts and gets great gas mileage.
accountCircle Michael N
Sturdy if kept up it will mainly give you small part issues.
Back doors create blind spot what else an I suppose to write that an lack of front leg room are its only problems.
accountCircle Cynthia S
Can bring all the family in the car together without having to take two cars.
It's been a good car, haven't had a problem since I bought it besides wear n tear and just having good maintenance on the car it's been good to me. Not too expensive to upkeep either. Very spacious for me and my family. Especially for family trips. Gas mileage isn't bad either.
accountCircle Donald O
It is a good family vehicle.
It has a whole lot of room. You can go to the grocery store and get as much groceries as you need and not worry about if you have enough room. I don't like that I have to use a step to get in because it is so high off the ground.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lauren J
I do like the sound system.
Vehicle ride rough ok in the winter it is very roomy and that helps with long trips. I have 150k on the vehicle and still rides would do not recommend because I got a really great deal. I would say this is reliable. Did have issues with brakes that seemed to wear quickly.

GMC Safari Models

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

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YF7 Upfitter
190 HP 18-18 MPG 1 Seats
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Base
190 HP 17-17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2001 GMC Safari Owner Reviews

4.00
6 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 50%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 17%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Robert L on June 16, 2020
GMC safari van reliable work van.
I drive my safari van as a work/business vehicle, the most dependable van I have ever owned. I am able to fit a 4 x 8 sheet of drywall/plywood in it easily. The all wheel drive is great for Wisconsin winters. It always starts and gets great gas mileage.
accountCircle Lauren J on February 18, 2020
I do like the sound system.
Vehicle ride rough ok in the winter it is very roomy and that helps with long trips. I have 150k on the vehicle and still rides would do not recommend because I got a really great deal. I would say this is reliable. Did have issues with brakes that seemed to wear quickly.
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Ranks #2 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2001 GMC Safari has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 4 other Fullsize Vans.

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4.5
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2001 GMC Safari
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2001 Chevrolet Astro Van
3.92

Ranks #1 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2001 GMC Safari has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #1 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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2001 GMC Safari
20 MPG
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2001 Volkswagen EuroVan
20 MPG
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20 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*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