1990 GMC Safari SLE review from North America
"A great vehicle at a great price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most of the following repairs occurred after reaching a 100K miles:
Replaced the water pump.
Replaced the alternator.
Replaced the insulator block under the throttle body.
Had the headliner replaced and the front seats recovered.
Replaced the front rotors and had the rear drums turned during a complete brake job.
Tanks on radiator cracked, so I had the radiator cleaned and new tanks installed.
At about 70K miles I had new shocks installed.
General comments?
I've enjoyed driving this van a lot. It's comfortable and very reliable.
While the list of repairs may seem long, it is what I would expect from any vehicle. Nothing lasts forever.
This vehicle never failed me on any of the trips I've taken, to include a 5000 mile round trip to the South West (from Florida).
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| The true American family car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 liter V-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 345 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143056 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Omni |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2001 |