1999 GMC Safari SLE from North America - Comments

3rd Jul 2001, 13:08

"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.


1st Aug 2001, 08:58

Couldn't agree more. Have had similar problems. Of course the AWD transfer case fiasco, van destroys tires, front end constantly out of alignment, also replaced pads and rotors at 25000 miles, terrible gas mileage. Am looking to unload right now, and although the van "appears" to be in mint condition, trade-in value is pathetic (no where near KBB or Edmunds).

On the plus side, engine runs well, sits 7 people quite nicely, dutch doors in rear a plus, wife likes it, also live in snow country and it does handle well in the snow (although I never know when the vehicle is in AWD).

Also would not purchase a GMC again and neither will my kids or their kids or their kids.

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