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We buy GMC Safaris from every year, 1995–2005, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
GMC Safari by year
The Safari is a van sold from 1995–2005 with engines including 4.3L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 778 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 3 | 195 |
| 1996 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 4 | 139 |
| 1997 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 4 | 135 |
| 1998 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 16 | 3 | 89 |
| 1999 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 1 | 61 |
| 2000 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 0 | 68 |
| 2001 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 1 | 39 |
| 2002 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15–17 | 1 | 25 |
| 2003 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 1 | 18 |
| 2004 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14–16 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Safari | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14–17 | 0 | 4 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common GMC Safari problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Safari, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a GMC Safari: questions
How much is a junk GMC Safari worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Safaris with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy GMC Safaris that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2005), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which GMC Safari year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1995 Safari (195). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, hydraulic, visibility and suspension.
Which GMC Safari year has the most recalls?
The 1996 Safari has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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