2000 GMC Safari SLE review from North America
"Weak brakes, but a solid buy, if you've got the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Brakes were quite weak from about 35,000 kilometres on, and are currently in the process of being replaced by the dealer.
-Van is very heavy, and you pretty much have to start breaking half a block before hitting the light or intersection; but this pretty much ties in with the above comment.
-One of the seatbelt covers cracked prematurely.
General comments?
-Besides these little problems, the van has been great. Runs very well, and can seat eight people with relative ease.
-Leather seats are very comfortable, and add a touch of class to the vehicle.
-Rather large gas tank (95 litres?), which means you can go about three weeks between fill-ups; but when you do need to fill up, it can be costly.
-Audio system is surprisingly good.
-The dash layout is very good, and easy to read; all controls are very accessible.
-As previously mentioned, the van is a big load, so making tight turns is often not a good idea.
-Above-average acceleration for a big car.
-Lots of space for cargo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 42143 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2002 |