2002 GMC Safari Review

2002 GMC Safari is a Extended Sports Van style car measuring 189.80 in length and 75.00 in height. Made in United States, 2002 GMC Safari has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,145 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2002 GMC Safari. It’s seating 8 people with doors and a rank size of 27.00 gallon. The engine is 4.3L V6 OHV 12V and uses 15 of gasoline in the city and 15 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: 8
MSRP: $24,145 USD
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY
Tires: 215/75R15
Tank Size: 27 gallon

GMC Safari 2002 Trims

2002 GMC Safari Passenger Van

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 8
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2002 GMC Safari Passenger Van AWD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 8
MPG: 15 City / 18 HWY

2002 GMC Safari Cargo Van

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: INCOMPLETE EXTENDED VAN
Seating: 2
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2002 GMC Safari Cargo Van AWD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: INCOMPLETE EXTENDED VAN
Seating: 2
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

Vin Numbers

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  • 1GKDM19X02B505611
  • 1GKDM19X02B506631
  • 1GKDM19X02B510775
  • 1GKDM19X22B500815
  • 1GKDM19X22B515024
  • 1GKDM19X32B502704
  • 1GKDM19X32B515324
  • 1GKDM19X42B502226
  • 1GKDM19X52B500002
  • 1GKDM19X52B507791
  • 1GKDM19X52B510884
  • 1GKDM19X52B513297
  • 1GKDM19X62B504656
  • 1GKDM19X62B508867
  • 1GKDM19X62B511557
  • 1GKDM19X62B515172
  • 1GKDM19X72B500695
  • 1GKDM19X72B504956
  • 1GKDM19X72B508716
  • 1GKDM19X72B510000
  • 1GKDM19X72B512622
  • 1GKDM19X72B515245
  • 1GKDM19X92B512816
  • 1GKDM19X92B515893
  • 1GKDM19XX2B503476
  • 1GKDM19X82B510331
  • 1GKDM19X42B507250
  • 1GKDM19X72B508926
  • 1GKDM19X52B500212
  • 1GKDM19X12B507626
  • 1GKDM19X02B512316
  • 1GKDM19XX2B503221
  • 1GKDM19X42B510097
  • 1GKDM19X72B518629
  • 1GKDM19X52B503756
  • 1GKDM19X22B515959
  • 1GKDM19X42B517325
  • 1GKDM19X12B512311
  • 1GKDM19X62B514247
  • 1GKDM19X12B507321
  • 1GKDM19X42B506292
  • 1GKDM19X02B518696

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 05V099000 started on /Date(1110776400000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE STOP LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS BEING INOPERATIVE.

Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE CONTACTS AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPAIR WOULD BE USED IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IS STILL MOVABLE. IF A VEHICLE HAS A HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON THAT IS NOT MOVABLE (FROZEN), THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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).

FAQ

The 2002 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 2002 GMC Safari so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2002 GMC Safari is lower than $12,073.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2002 GMC Safari that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2002 GMC Safari can go 405 miles in the city and 540 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2002 GMC Safari is its excellent fuel economy. 2002 GMC Safari has a 4.3L V6 OHV 12V engine and It gets 15/20 mpg city/highway.

GMC All models of 2002

GMC Envoy

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Safari

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Savana

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 1500

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 2500

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 2500HD

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 3500

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sonoma

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon Denali

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon XL

$21,272 - $25,960
15 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

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