1995 GMC Safari Ext review from North America
"Extremely comfortable, but the workmanship is poor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sliding door jammed and fell at 9,000 miles. Dealer adjusted, but the problem came back at 10,000 miles. Then the passenger front door dropped and we had to lift it to close the door.
My biggest problem has been whenever I use the heat or air conditioning, the car runs rough and stalls. Dealer replaced the ECM at 44,000 miles. Problem surfaced again at 56,000 miles. Dealer replaced the ECM again, this time at my cost.
At 98,000 miles, all doors except the drivers, are not working properly.
Same problem.
General comments?
This van is perfect as far as size and comfort go, for me and my 2 teenagers. Very roomy, very comfortable. This is my second Safari and despite the problems I have had with this one, I will probably buy another soon. Perfect for people like me who have back problems. easy to get in and out.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98788 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2001 |