Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 18 -20 HWY
Horsepower
190
Seats
1 -8
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kaden S
The air conditioning is good and stuff I really like it alot
I love the air conditioning and the radio smells good and stuff I love the car daddy please eat me son dad
accountCircle Veronica K
Looks compact, rides spacious.
My GMC safari is a 4. 3 van, 2 side doors 1 slide and a rest that opens up 2 doors and a hatch on top. Great gas mileage both city and the hwy. Great for traveling and excellent for pulling. Room and spacious, heat and air. Surround sound along with tv. The only bad point is everyone wants to ride along.
accountCircle Jennifer H
You should always know the gas mileage that your car gets.
I like my van because it is very roomy and comfortable. What I do not like about my van is that is it a bit on the older side. Because it is a 2002, it does require a lot of maintenance.
accountCircle Dianne A
Great riding and reliable van for an older model.
122, 000 miles and runs wonderfully. Very reliable, very comfortable bucket seats in front. Quiet, great heater and air conditioner. The ride is pretty smooth. Great visibility with lots of windows. Lots of storage and with three seats can carry 8 passengers. We can haul our 17, 000 lb. Casita easily.
accountCircle Valeria R
Things I like and dislike are about equal.
It is a tank. At first I hated it. But now I like it. It is taken abuse, but still runs great. I dislike that I have to squash into the back, that there is no "roof gutter". Drivers treat me like it is a slow van, but it moves! Mechanics do not like it under the hood, but as long as it runs. I wish it had a side door on both sides.
accountCircle Mickey G
There's a front and back radio which is pretty sweet.
It's very reliable, I'm able to transport a lot (ie furniture and things like that) which I like. It drive great in any kind of weather which is awesome. It's pretty big so I'm not the biggest fan of that and it isn't great on gas but it runs well I've never really had any problems with it.
accountCircle marleene s
2002 GMC Safari Van Review
No problems runs good very reliable very spacious holds up to 8 passengers has front and rear a/c / heater has AM/FM radio with CD player not a gas saver
accountCircle Jerry N
I have not had a problem with the engine or the transmission.
I really like the versatility of this minivan. It's been trouble free. My own wish for this car would be better gas mileage.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennifer H
You should always know the gas mileage that your car gets.
I like my van because it is very roomy and comfortable. What I do not like about my van is that is it a bit on the older side. Because it is a 2002, it does require a lot of maintenance.
accountCircle Dianne A
Great riding and reliable van for an older model.
122, 000 miles and runs wonderfully. Very reliable, very comfortable bucket seats in front. Quiet, great heater and air conditioner. The ride is pretty smooth. Great visibility with lots of windows. Lots of storage and with three seats can carry 8 passengers. We can haul our 17, 000 lb. Casita easily.
accountCircle Valeria R
Things I like and dislike are about equal.
It is a tank. At first I hated it. But now I like it. It is taken abuse, but still runs great. I dislike that I have to squash into the back, that there is no "roof gutter". Drivers treat me like it is a slow van, but it moves! Mechanics do not like it under the hood, but as long as it runs. I wish it had a side door on both sides.
accountCircle Mickey G
There's a front and back radio which is pretty sweet.
It's very reliable, I'm able to transport a lot (ie furniture and things like that) which I like. It drive great in any kind of weather which is awesome. It's pretty big so I'm not the biggest fan of that and it isn't great on gas but it runs well I've never really had any problems with it.
accountCircle marleene s
2002 GMC Safari Van Review
No problems runs good very reliable very spacious holds up to 8 passengers has front and rear a/c / heater has AM/FM radio with CD player not a gas saver
accountCircle Jerry N
I have not had a problem with the engine or the transmission.
I really like the versatility of this minivan. It's been trouble free. My own wish for this car would be better gas mileage.

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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2002 GMC Safari Owner Reviews

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5 stars 13%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 75%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mickey G on January 24, 2021
There's a front and back radio which is pretty sweet.
It's very reliable, I'm able to transport a lot (ie furniture and things like that) which I like. It drive great in any kind of weather which is awesome. It's pretty big so I'm not the biggest fan of that and it isn't great on gas but it runs well I've never really had any problems with it.
accountCircle marleene s on December 4, 2020
2002 GMC Safari Van Review
No problems runs good very reliable very spacious holds up to 8 passengers has front and rear a/c / heater has AM/FM radio with CD player not a gas saver

Ranks #5 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2002 GMC Safari has an average owner rating of 3.38 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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Ranks #1 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2002 GMC Safari has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #1 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Side

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