1997 GMC Safari

1997 GMC Safari

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  • Not Pretty, But Gets The Job Done...

    Aug 22 '03
    Pros: Real truck frame compared to other "minivans"
    Cons: Steering can be flaky, non-existent front passenger foot room

    Summary: Well, actually, our 1997 GMC Safari is rather nice looking, so I have to be fair. It's a beautiful g ... read more

  • 1997 boat anchor

    Oct 13 '02
    Pros: roomy
    Cons: seats dont remove easilily poor fuel economy

    Summary: Drivetrain:For the first two years no problems then watch out.The alignment wont stay aligned,3 sets of tires on less than 90,000km. The engine developed a miss at 35000 km took almost a month in the shop to find and repair.this was called fishbite ... read more

  • 97 GMC Safari: Like a Rock

    Jun 25 '02
    Pros: Towing, Cargo space, Versatility
    Cons: Ride, Reliability

    Summary: Five years and 100,000 miles, my Safari is still keeping on. The big, goofy van is a mammoth compared to other minivans, but that is what I like about it. In fact, it has more interior room than my neighbor's Suburban, but his truck rides a lot better. ... read more

  • What a joke!

    Jul 08 '01
    Pros: Roomy, powerful engine
    Cons: Where to begin ... EVERYTHING!

    Summary: Dear Honda or Toyota -- Where were you when we needed you? We wanted a powerful replacement for our 1992 Grand Voyager piece of junk (blown transmission was the last straw), and we thought we were "upgrading" to a '97 Safari LT. What a joke! ... read more

  • 97 GMC Safari 2WD

    Oct 27 '00
    Pros: Towing, passenger cargo hauling hauling capacity, stereo
    Cons: handling and steering (simple relatively inexpansive fixes)

    Summary: I bought this vehicle mainly for its towing capability and ability to comfortably carry six or more passengers (I liked the appearance as well). I intended to use it to tow a lightweight travel trailer (26 feet, 3030 Lbs. dry weight), which it did quite ... read more

  • Love it!

    Feb 15 '00
    Pros: easy to drive, comfortable, roomy
    Cons: none

    Summary: My husband and I purchased this minivan, after alot of research. It was one of the best purchases that we have made. I had a major phobia about driving a larger vehicle, I have always driven compact cars. I am no longer afraid of that since this ... read more

  • Best for Families

    Dec 20 '99
    Pros: good gas mileage, lots of seating, safety
    Cons: adjusting to driving a van

    Summary: We have always purchased GMC vehicles. We upgraded from a car to a van for more passenger room. This van seats 8 people with plenty of room left over. I love this van for many reasons. One being the safety features. It is taller than most vans and ... read more

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