2003 GMC Safari Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
14 City / 17 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
190
Seats
1 -8
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Danny M
My safari van and how it makes my driving life so easy.
The engine really performs. I get great gas mileage. The spacious back allows me to let down the seats for hauling large items. Plenty of sunshine through all the spacious windows, the van goes anywhere and everywhere with ease. It is simple to drive and handles well.
accountCircle Shajuan M
The car is roomy and I love the color
I LOVE MY CAR THE ONLY PROBLEM THAT I'VE HAD WITH IT WAS THAT IT NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, AND GAS PUT IN IT
accountCircle norma t
It is old, with a lot of miles but still runs great
My vehicle was original purchased to be used as a work van to haul work related materials. No longer in business, the van was kept for personal use. It is roomy, was even used once to camp in
accountCircle Janice E
Great gmc safari great for moving and shopping we love the extra room we get when we take out the back seats which are easy to Remove
It is a very bug van and we take the back seats out in order to transport our things or we use it for hauling things even mattresses which fit perfectly in the back I love this can it is very easy to drive plus great in gas
accountCircle Leonard G
Wish I had a bigger van it seems like they all have overheating problems they say that the heater core is higher than the place where you put the water in so it creates a problem
It's a comfortable van doesn't get too good of gas mileage around 15 miles in the city and it has an overheating problem that pretty much happens in all the Small Chevy made vans

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Debbie B
The one most important thing others should know about my car is that it lasts.
My vehicle was not listed. I checked the box next to my vehicle is not listed and it kept saying please provide an answer. This needs to be fixed on this survey.
accountCircle Leonard G
Wish I had a bigger van it seems like they all have overheating problems they say that the heater core is higher than the place where you put the water in so it creates a problem
It's a comfortable van doesn't get too good of gas mileage around 15 miles in the city and it has an overheating problem that pretty much happens in all the Small Chevy made vans

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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Base
190 HP 16-16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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YF7 Upfitter
190 HP 16-16 MPG 1 Seats
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2003 GMC Safari Owner Reviews

3.67
6 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 0%
1 star 17%
accountCircle Debbie B on April 19, 2020
The one most important thing others should know about my car is that it lasts.
My vehicle was not listed. I checked the box next to my vehicle is not listed and it kept saying please provide an answer. This needs to be fixed on this survey.
accountCircle Leonard G on March 17, 2020
Wish I had a bigger van it seems like they all have overheating problems they say that the heater core is higher than the place where you put the water in so it creates a problem
It's a comfortable van doesn't get too good of gas mileage around 15 miles in the city and it has an overheating problem that pretty much happens in all the Small Chevy made vans
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Ranks #3 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2003 GMC Safari has an average owner rating of 3.70 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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2003 Volkswagen EuroVan
4
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2003 Chevrolet Astro Van
4
2
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2003 Chevrolet Express Van
3.7
3
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2003 GMC Safari
3.67

Ranks #2 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2003 GMC Safari has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Fullsize Vans.

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2003 Volkswagen EuroVan
20 MPG
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2003 GMC Safari
17 MPG
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2003 Chevrolet Astro Van
17 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