Is the GMC Safari Reliable?
1992–2005 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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GMC Safari Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 88 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2001 | 3 | 28 | 55 | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2000 | 1 | 44 | — | — | 65 | Good |
| 1999 | 2 | 48 | 9 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 1998 | 3 | 52 | 1 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 1997 | 3 | 103 | 8 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 1996 | 4 | 119 | 11 | — | 45 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Safari Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Safari scores 5 points below the average minivan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known GMC Safari Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 421 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GMC Safari reliable?+
The GMC Safari scores 66/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 23 recall campaigns and 421 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Safari is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2005 Safari achieved the highest reliability score of 89/100 with 2 recalls and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Safari last?+
With consistent maintenance, most GMC Safari owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Safari will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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