1993 GMC Safari XT review from North America
"Durable family or work van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic Converter at 150,000 miles
Oxygen Sensor at 150,000 miles
Intake Manifold gasket at 165,000
Water Pump at 165,000 miles
Rear Axle (used) at 183,000 miles
Brakes due to business use
Motor mounts due to business use
Front shocks
Tires due to business use.
General comments?
Thank god I am a G.M. man! In 2002 I bought a 1993 GMC Safari XT van with 149,000 miles on it. Today it has 184,000 miles on it. I use it on my newspaper delivery motor route everyday in bad driving conditions. Dispite understandable problems due to the age of the vehicle, it has definately served its purpose. The 4.3L V6 engine, and automatic transmission just won't quit. I know people who had various vehicles with the 4.3L V6 engine go over 200,000 miles, and still running! This is one reason I bought this van. I hope to buy another Astro or Safari van in the next two years.
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  | A nice looking vehicle with lots of mechanical problems |
| A reliable, solid (but thirsty) people-mover |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L (vin w) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 149000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 184000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Charger |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2005 |