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GMC Safari repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 24 repairs.
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GMC Safari repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 GMC Safari 3dr Minivan

190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Safari in Florida, United States
- Aug 2006
Nov 2005

50 mi
Failed Alternator 
Mar 2006

8500 mi
Rear Hatch Leak 
Jun 2006

10500 mi
Hatch Leak 
Aug 2006

11500 mi
Hatch Leak 

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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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2002 GMC Safari

Engine not specified

GMC Safari in New York, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

171000 mi
Fuel pump was replaced 

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2002 GMC Safari 3dr Minivan

190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Safari in Missouri, United States
- Apr 2010
Apr 2007

150000 mi

US $350
Window motor failed. $350 to replace part...failed in 18 months. They have apparently redesigned this part, but the replacement design is priced outrageously. 
Apr 2010

180000 mi

US $550
Fuel Pump went out...car was dead. Outrageous price of parts...$550 for the fuel pump part.. $300 labor even on 3rd party part. Getting sticker shock on parts pricing. Replacing 3rd failed window motor. Crazy pricing on these motors...part alone is $350 w/ regulator..$550 total...times 3...you can do the math. 

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2001 GMC Safari 3dr Minivan

190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Safari in Florida, United States
- May 2014
Feb 2014

174000 mi

US $446
Blower Motor controller repaired. Idler pulley replaced 
May 2014

183000 mi

US $1650
Hard lines failed due to corrosion. Replaced all hard lines on vehicle. 

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1998 GMC Safari

6-cylinder automatic AWD

GMC in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017

130144 mi

C $250
Idler arms replaced due to complete wear. 

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GMC Safari Repair Histories

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