2005 GMC Safari Passenger - Consumer Opinions

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#1	My Safari Source: Cars.com ..."Good van but tricky in snow covered roads with the rear wheel drive.Kinda of bit nervous on slipery roads.But if you take your time you will avive alive."...
#2	S10 Zr2 Source: CarGurus ...It goes anywhere, It looks great, it handles great (Ok, it fishtails a lot in the winter but that's fun), well built, superior suspension, about 16 MPG. I like the fact that it's lever controlled transfer case / 4x4. Modifications include 2" suspension lift, 3" Body lift, 31" BFG A/Ts, Visor, Cowl Induction hood, Westin Safari Bar, PIAA 6" Driving lamps, and front end receiver tubes with recovery shackles...
#3	Still a nice truck/van Source: MSN Autos ...3. The lights in the foot wells and on the doors. 4. the rubber gasket around the non openable windows. 5. The middle row bench no longer adjusts. 6. There are no longer any map pockets on the back of the seats, only one. 7. They even removed the trim across the back doors, just above the bumper step. 8. They removed the Safari label on each door and only have one on the rear door. Overall: GMC plans on terminating production of the Safari van. Rumor has it 2006 will be the last model year. It is obvious they have cut corners on the little extras to save some money. It is rather disappointing...
#4	Practical good Van Source: Edmunds ...The Safari is a good practical van with AWD capabilities.Not fancy, but able to handle three kids and their sports stuff plus friends. Snow, and spring mud are not enough to stop it delivering service to our family...
#5	Great Family / Vacation Van Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: The room , comfort . Cons: too many repairs. Overall: I love they way this vehicle was designed. I hate the reliability of the engine/A/C Alternator, water pump and oil leak...
#6	Safari Review Source: Edmunds ...This is the second Safari we've owned. While the interior could use some work such as larger front leg room, driver side passenger doors and a few more cupholders, the overall functionality of the van is excellent. The larger size more than makes up for these shortcomings. It is great for long (800 mile) road trips with 4 kids. Not only that, it can carry all the gear. The AWD works great in snow and the 4.3 L V-6 has sufficient power. We've had no major mechanical problems with this van or its predecessor. However, there have been some interior trim issues...
#7	Strong, Beautiful and Comfortable Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Unstopable in the snow. Handles very well at all speeds. A real great hiway long trip machine. Cons: Had to repalce headgasket at 120,000. Overall: Has had no other breakdowns and has been very reliable...
#8	05 safari Source: Cars.com ..."Lousy vehicle, handles terrible on ice even in AWD.It has 120,000 miles on it and the engine rattles like a bunch of marbles in a coffee can. Vehicle is obviously not built to last."...
#9	89 Pontiac Safari wagon Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: very roomy Cons: low on power Overall: very reliable vehicle...
#10	Love it or Hate it - hope it isn't a lemon. Source: MSN Autos ...replaced cruise control module, replaced 2 x front idler arms, tranny re-build, replaced Master brake cylinder, replaced 2 x front rotors (1st set got warped), etc. For towing (4,200 lbs camper for 3 short runs per year) and short run every month with small utility trailer, we had Overall: When our 2001 van works, "I love it". Wish it had more HPs under the hood (like a V6 Diesel that has 20% more bull low power) and a full frame. When it doesn't work, “I hate it”. Today, we no longer trust our 2001 Safari. Time to dump "this lemon" and move onto something else. Something with more HP and...