Safari
GMC Safari: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Astro – Second generation1995–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1995 – May 13, 2005 |
| Engines | 4.3 L 190 hp V6 |
| Wheelbase | 1995–96: 2,819 mm 1997–2005: 2,824 mm |
| Length | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1995–96 Astro: 1,928 mm 1997–98 Astro: 1,930 mm 1995–96 Safari: 1,935 mm 1997–98/2002–03 Safari Cargo Van & 1999–2001 Astro Cargo Van 2WD: 1,913 mm 1997–2005 Safari & 2002–05 Astro: 1,905 mm 1999–2001 Astro 2WD: 1,902 mm 1999–2001 Astro Cargo Van AWD: 1,910 mm 1999–2001 Astro AWD: 1,900 mm |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 4.3 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–19.6 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 4.3 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Cargo van, Passenger van |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 30 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 77 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 21 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Lights | 17 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 14 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 12 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 11 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 207 complaints, 21 with a crash and 4 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.