Perfect until about 55000 miles/3 years.
Fuel Injector Block went bad 3 times.
Fuel Pump failed.
Lots of minor things that I think were just poor design or materials: rear lock, door electrics, panel switches, some coolant controls.
Alternator failed at about 70,000 miles.
A/C problems; corroded hose, compressor self-destructed - EXPENSIVE to fix!
After about 100,000 miles, brakes became a problem - probably bad Midas repair.
Annoying Oil leaks after about 90,0000.
The van was listed at about $28,000 and we paid about $23,000. For that kind of 1992 money, we were disappointed with several items of poor union workmanship.
For several years, this big van was a pleasure to drive - trouble free, solid handling in snow & ice. Strong engine - towing a trailer in summer with A/C full blast out west.
I expect some maintenance, but several problems seem to persist - brakes, fuel injection, A/C.
Interior is very comfy and durable - still in good condition after 9 years and 5 kids.
Teal Blue paint also began flaking off after about 70,000 miles. Even so, very little rust is occurring - even with the salted roads all winter.
Well I can tell you for a fact don't buy a 1992 gmc safari
van got into a little accident with deer wrote hole van off
only damaged the front right fender,moved body of van,only going 60kph ABS light comes on, but the ABS never worked, was put into rear tail spin (all brakes locked up).all GM says : You own it just like there so-called warranty. I was a GM techician and all the GM rep. told us don't say a thing.Even if you know it was warranty don't say anything.I have been owning GM for 20 plus years, I am wiping my hands from any GM products.If you any one out there that needs any GM parts for a safari ext van.
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