1997 GMC Safari Review

1997 GMC Safari is a Extended Sports Van style car measuring 189.80 in length and 76.00 in height. Made in United States, 1997 GMC Safari has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,702 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1997 GMC Safari. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 25.00 gallon. The engine is 4.3L V6 OHV 12V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: GMC
Model: Safari
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $19,702 USD
MPG: 16 City / 21 HWY
Tires: 215/75R15
Tank Size: 25 gallon

GMC Safari 1997 Trims

1997 GMC Safari SLX

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 21 HWY

1997 GMC Safari SLX AWD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

1997 GMC Safari Cargo Van AWD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: INCOMPLETE EXTENDED VAN
Seating: 2
MPG: 16 City / 21 HWY

1997 GMC Safari Cargo Van

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CARGO VAN
Seating: 2
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1GKDM19W0VB502607
  • 1GKDM19W0VB502722
  • 1GKDM19W0VB527748
  • 1GKDM19W1VB502549
  • 1GKDM19W3VB516274
  • 1GKDM19W3VB543426
  • 1GKDM19W5VB549549
  • 1GKDM19W6VB507701
  • 1GKDM19W6VB522893
  • 1GKDM19W7VB515919
  • 1GKDM19W7VB536124
  • 1GKDM19W8VB548721
  • 1GKDM19W9VB507112
  • 1GKDM19W9VB516893
  • 1GKDM19W9VB554009
  • 1GKDM19W7VB540173
  • 1GKDM19W2VB539870
  • 1GKDM19W2VB552778
  • 1GKDM19W3VB511057
  • 1GKDM19W6VB553819
  • 1GKDM19W3VB540297
  • 1GKDM19W5VB507804
  • 1GKDM19WXVB542029
  • 1GKDM19W3VB522950
  • 1GKDM19W0VB535204
  • 1GKDM19W6VB510839
  • 1GKDM19W3VB532121
  • 1GKDM19W9VB523004
  • 1GKDM19W7VB518156
  • 1GKDM19W7VB515256
  • 1GKDM19W1VB503104
  • 1GKDM19W0VB552438
  • 1GKDM19W4VB508104
  • 1GKDM19W8VB502287
  • 1GKDM19WXVB543956
  • 1GKDM19WXVB531094
  • 1GKDM19W6VB520156
  • 1GKDM19W8VB527366

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01V123000 started on /Date(986875200000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall 03V159000 started on /Date(1051502400000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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 97V057000 started on /Date(860472000000-0400)/.

Summary: THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.

Recall 99V009000 started on /Date(916808400000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED DUAL CHILD SEATS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CLUTCH SPRING AND/OR PAWL SPRING IN THE CHILD SEAT. IF THE CLUTCH SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. IF THE PAWL SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT WOULD CONTINUALLY PLAY OUT AND WOULD NOT LOCK.

Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.

FAQ

The 1997 GMC Safari is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 GMC Safari so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 GMC Safari is lower than $9,851.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 GMC Safari that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1997 GMC Safari can go 400 miles in the city and 525 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 GMC Safari is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 GMC Safari has a 4.3L V6 OHV 12V engine and It gets 16/21 mpg city/highway.

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5
1
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