GMC Safari first generation
The GMC Safari first generation (1985–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the United States.
Model codes: M-body, L-body · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,491–4,773 mm |
| Width | 1,956–1,969 mm |
| Height | 1,872–1,946 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
357 complaints for model years 1985–1994. 38 crashes · 10 fires · 23 injuries
- Brakes 120
- Visibility and wipers 29
- Suspension 29
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 20 versions of the GMC Safari first generation
Show all 20 versions
United States 20 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 1985–1996(FFS) CA model · (FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP and 3 more trims | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1992–1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1994(FFS), CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1992–1993(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985–1990(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 251–276 g/km |
| 1986–1989(FFS), SIL | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1985–1988(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1986(FFS), SIL | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1985 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1985 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.