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1994 GMC

Safari 2WD (cargo)

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L, (FFS) (MPFI)

GMC Safari: best and worst years
1994 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo)

Closest available photo (1995 model year); you're viewing the 1994.

1995 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

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
PremiumEPA, 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
$4,550EPA, 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
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,918 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
119
Reported injuries
10

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC27%
  • VISIBILITY22%
  • SUSPENSION11%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • EQUIPMENT4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 137 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.