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2003 GMC Safari repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 GMC Safari repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 GMC Safari 3dr Minivan

190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Safari in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Apr 2020
Apr 2019

104000 mi

US $560
Replaced all fuel injectors (one failed). New injector failed, mechanic had to repeat job at no cost to me. 
GMC Safari in Maryland, United States
- Dec 2009
Jun 2003

20000 mi
replaced waterpump under warranty 
Aug 2004

42000 mi

US $225
replaced starter 
Nov 2005

70000 mi

US $100
replaced blower motor 
Feb 2006

100000 mi

US $600
replaced radiator (may have been cracked or weakened from earlier accident),replaced pinion seal. 
Aug 2006

120000 mi
cracked vacumn line was preventing a/c / heat from blowing anywhere but on the glass, found hole replaced hose 
Mar 2007

150000 mi

US $400
replaced o2 sensors, Mass airflow sensors 
Apr 2008

168000 mi

US $2000
replaced transmission with GM factory rebuild 
Jan 2009

170000 mi
replaced aftermarket starter, but found a rubbed through wire later, so starter may have been fine 
Feb 2009

175000 mi

US $225
replaced STK alternator W/ aftermarket 
Nov 2009

214000 mi

US $136
replaced aftermarket alternator with another after market alternator, (no choice) 
Dec 2009

215000 mi

US $400
replaced fuel pump 

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2003 GMC Safari Repair Histories

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