2003 GMC Safari Review

2003 GMC Safari is a Extended Sports Van style car measuring 189.80 in length and 75.00 in height. Made in United States, 2003 GMC Safari has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,450 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2003 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 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: GMC
Model: Safari
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CARGO VAN
Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 2
MSRP: $24,450 USD
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY
Tires: 215/70R16
Tank Size: 27 gallon

GMC Safari 2003 Trims

2003 GMC Safari Passenger Van

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 8
MPG: 16 City / 20 HWY

2003 GMC Safari Passenger Van AWD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Seating: 8
MPG: 14 City / 17 HWY

2003 GMC Safari Cargo Van AWD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CARGO VAN
Seating: 2
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 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

  • 1GTDL19X73B509400
  • 1GTDL19X03B515443

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 03V328000 started on /Date(1063339200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN MINIVANS HAVE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOT AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE (BOTH LEFT/RIGHT SIDES), WHICH COULD RESULT IN CUTTING OF THE BOOT THAT IS INTENDED TO SEAL THE BALL JOINT. IF THE LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT WERE CUT, CONTAMINATION FROM THE ROAD (SALT, DIRT, WATER, ETC.) COULD ENTER THE BALL SOCKET AREA OF THE BALL JOINT CAUSING THE JOINT TO WEAR OUT TOO QUICKLY.

Consequence: THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, DROPPING DOWN THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE COIL SPRING WOULD PUSH THE CONTROL ARM DOWN INTO CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, CREATING A DRAG THAT WOULD SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE IF FORCES RESULTING FROM THE WHEEL'S DRAGGING ACTION WERE SUFFICIENT TO FRACTURE THE TIE ROD END AND UPPER BALL JOINT CONNECTIONS. SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD ALSO SEVER THAT WHEEL'S HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE, RESULTING IN LOST BRAKING PERFORMANCE FROM THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD 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 2003 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 2003 GMC Safari so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2003 GMC Safari is lower than $11,845.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 GMC Safari that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2003 GMC Safari can go 432 miles in the city and 540 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 GMC Safari is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 GMC Safari has a 4.3L V6 OHV 12V engine and It gets 16/20 mpg city/highway.

GMC All models of 2003

GMC Envoy

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Safari

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Savana

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 1500

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 2500

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 2500HD

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 3500

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sonoma

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon Denali

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon XL

$22,050 - $25,690
16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
8
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

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