1999 GMC Safari SLT review from North America

In the 6 years that I have owned the van I have replaced the passengers window motor twice, and the drivers window twice, and at that expense ($300.00 each time) I have learnt to do it myself.

Two years ago I had to replaced the alternator and replaced the battery twice.

Also two years ago the A/C has gone. I'm not sure that it's just a leak in the rear air or is it a major problem up front. As a single Mom I hope I can afford to have it looked at this summer.

As of this past year I have noticed that the van is really starting to rust out underneath, with two outbreaks on the back door.

Over all I have really enjoyed owning the Safari (now with 160000 km on it). The interior is in great shape and with a wash outside the van looks great for 6 years old.

My son and I travel a lot and it is a very comfortable van for travelling. I have good tires on the van and it runs very smooth down the highway, and really has some get up and go. I have been towing a 19' travel trailer and a 10' pop up behind the van and am impressed with the power. You don't even know your towing the pop up.

The downside of the van is it is pricey on gas (especially city driving) and with gas prices rising may force me to look at a 4 cylinder again.

My Father is a large man and I had to order a seat belt extender just for him. They really make short seat belts and I found this odd.

I myself am a tall women of 5'8" and found that they could have made some more leg room up front especially in the front passenger seat.

Other than this I really have been happy with my Safari and will really be happy this summer when the air is fixed.