1995 GMC Safari review from North America
"Good overall vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Until now everything has just been normal wear. Brakes, shocks, filters, only one set of tires. The best one we have ever had. Until now.
The Idler arm on the right side has been pulled right out of the frame along with the bolts and backing plate, which is all still securely mounted on the idler arm now just hanging on the steering linkage. There is now a 1 inch by 3.5 inch square hole in the frame where the idler arm should bolt on.
General comments?
We like the Safari very much. It meets all our needs, but now I am very nervous about ever driving it again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127288 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Chevette |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2003 |