1999 GMC Safari SLE review from North America
"A piece of garbage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All wheel drive transfer case problem at 15,000 which GM knew / knows about.
Front end alignment at 15k, 22k, 40k.
Both idler arms at 40k.
Car electronic jacks blow fuses.
Differential replaced at 40k.
Third set of tires at 39k.
Front vents quit at 37k.
General comments?
Holds 7 people comfortably.
Gets about 14mpg.
GM and GM dealers laughing all the way to the bank.
Handles well in the snow.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2001 |