1989 GMC Safari Review

Value Range $11,135 - $13,300
Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 17 City / 22 HWY
Crash Testing 0
# Trims 3 Trims

1989 GMC Safari is a Sports Van style car measuring 176.80 in length and 74.10 in height. Made in United States, 1989 GMC Safari has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 12,334 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1989 GMC Safari. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 27.00 gallon. The engine is 4.3L V6 OHV 12V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

GMC Safari 1989 Trims

1989 GMC Safari SLX

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

1989 GMC Safari SLE

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

1989 GMC Safari Cargo Van

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: INCOMPLETE CHASSIS
Seating: 2

Vin Numbers

  • 1GKDM15Z3KB506033
  • 1GKDM15Z5KB535663
  • 1GKDM15Z3KB521843
  • 1GKDM15Z0KB523744
  • 1GKDM15Z7KB531646
  • 1GKDM15Z3KB532678
  • 1GKDM15Z4KB524251
  • 1GKDM15Z3KB529232
  • 1GKDM15Z1KB523655
  • 1GKDM15Z1KB528693
  • 1GKDM15Z7KB526009
  • 1GKDM15Z1KB515295
  • 1GKDM15Z1KB542948
  • 1GTDM15Z4KB504111
  • 1GTDM15Z7KB525664
  • 1GTCM15Z8KB513888
  • 1GDDM15Z0KB535447

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E043000 started on /Date(1148011200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall 91V164000 started on /Date(685339200000-0400)/.

Summary: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy: REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Recall 93V119000 started on /Date(744264000000-0400)/.

Summary: SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.

Recall 93V187000 started on /Date(753426000000-0500)/.

Summary: THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.

Consequence: IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.

FAQ

1989 GMC Safari is made in United States between 1985 to 2005.

The 1989 GMC Safari is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 1989 GMC Safari look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1989 GMC Safari’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 1988 GMC Safari.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1989 GMC Safari so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1989 GMC Safari is lower than $6,284.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 1989 GMC Safari that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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