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1990 GMC

Safari 2WD (passenger)

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L

GMC Safari: best and worst years
1990 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger) (photo 1 of 3)

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Overview

Body
VansEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
177 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,594 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
35
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC37%
  • STRUCTURE15%
  • SEAT BELTS10%
  • SEATS10%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 41 total.

GMC Safari: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.