2003 GMC Safari ext review from North America

This is my second Safari. My first was a '93 and I drove it for ten years and 160,000 miles. When it was

sold, it still ran and drove well. It is all about how

you take care of what you drive.

With my '03 I have had some minor cosmetic issues, but

only one drive ability issue. The distributor cap was

not vented properly. Moisture built up and caused cross-

firing. Dealership mechanics are just parts changers.

They "fixed" the problem, and it came back 6 months

later. I investigated and corrected the problem, and

it has not returned.

I ordered this light truck with a 3.73 ratio rear end.

Yes, it burns more fuel. But for light towing (2800 lbs) it performs quite well for a V-6. GM does need to

improve their fit and finish. And why, in 20 years

of production, have they not powered the sliding door?

All-in-all, it is a good vehicle. It handles like what

it is: a van. All cars and trucks require TLC of some

sort. If you drive them hard they will break hard.