1995 GMC Safari LXE review from North America
"Never again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel delivery system developed problems when the van was 1 year old, required multiple visits to dealer to diagnose and repair.
EGR valve failed (factory recall, but mine failed after the recall mileage limit, so I had to pay $400 for the repair).
Rear axle leaked and went dry, had to be replaced.
Brake system failed several times, dealer replaced the master cylinder under warranty but the system still leaks fluid.
Front brake rotor and pads were replaced when rotor prematurely destroyed itself for some reason (anti-lock brakes).
Shock absorbers wore out at 30,000 miles.
Vehicle has been recalled several times by GM for various factory defects.
Hood release cable broke.
Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer several times.
Vehicle has broken down, resulting in cancelled vacations, trips, etc.
General comments?
A lemon. The confined engine space makes it difficult to work on the engine (apparently), so mechanics have decided to simply leave parts off when they put the car back together (I guess it's easier that way). I have noticed various missing clips, fasteners, and brackets after the vehicle has been serviced. GM engineering at its worse.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2000 |