2005 GMC Safari Review

Price Estimate: $1,410 - $2,240

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Pros

Standard eight-passenger seating, 5,400-pound trailer rating, torquey V6.

Cons

Poor fuel economy, intrusive engine cover makes for small footwells, overall lack of refinement.

What’s new

No significant changes for the Safari this year.

Edmunds says

Other than its ability to mimic an SUV in terms of towing ability and cargo space, there's not much about the Safari van that makes it a viable choice over its numerous competitors.

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2005 GMC Safari
Base Passenger Minivan
$8,544
- 212,995 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- PR1ME Auto Sales (790 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Denver, CO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GKEL19X95B502802
Stock: 502802
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-16-2024
2005 GMC Safari
Base Passenger Minivan
$11,999
- 132,097 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Sam's Automotive (795 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
Close
Located in Denver, CO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GKEL19X05B509038
Stock: 509038
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-08-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 GMC Safari Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.}

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GMC Safari Reviews

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29 reviews

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4(38%)

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truly the best vehicle we ever had

mesh7, 04/30/2013

2003 GMC Safari AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

our 2003 gmc safari is the best vehicle i could ever hope for . weve put over 200.000 miles on it and almost no maintence. it never breaks down and all weve had to replace is fuel pump and alternator. This van is perfect and i ABSOLUTELY recommend it . GMC did a great job with this one . VERY RELIABLE

Practical good Van

PoppaRick, 07/25/2005

2005 GMC Safari Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

The Safari is a good practical van with AWD capabilities.Not fancy, but able to handle three kids and their sports stuff plus friends. Snow, and spring mud are not enough to stop it delivering service to our family.

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GWD, 03/19/2004

2004 GMC Safari AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

low upkeep costs. parts are cheep, alot of cargo room, good head and body room. Can fit two adults and car seat in same row and still have moving around room, no other mid-sized van has that. 8 passenger spaces with luggage for 8 people inside the van. Can fit 8' 2x4 on floor and 10' on top of dash with all doors closed. 4'x8' plywood fits inside with doors closed.

Excellent for the long haul

Jackjrp, 11/01/2003

2004 GMC Safari Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

No it's not sexy or sporty but this is a great vehicle for anyone that plans to put a lot of miles on it. The ride on rough roads is a little truck-like - not punishing, mind you, but not as good as car based minivans. Highway ride is very good though. My wife shows dogs and a standard mini-van was too small and she didn't want a full size van. She has found the …

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2005 Safari Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,430
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$362/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	41.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Poor
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2005 GMC Safari
Base Passenger Minivan

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2005 GMC Safari
Base Passenger Minivan

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 GMC Safari Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 GMC Safari Rwd 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.}