# \#safari **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/safari/1864.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [What vehicle can replace a Safari/Astro Van?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-can-replace-a-safari-astro-van/42695)
**Author:** [@showland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/showland)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-can-replace-a-safari-astro-van/42695 "2024-09-08T13:44:26Z")
I've got a 2001 GMC Safari Van that has been a great vehicle for me. I'd like to replace it with something new next year, but can't think of another vehicle with the same overall abilities of this van, and the Safari van… --- ## [Evap vent valve leaking gas when filling van at gas station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-vent-valve-leaking-gas-when-filling-van-at-gas-station/192737)
**Author:** [@JasonNames\_186776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonNames_186776)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-vent-valve-leaking-gas-when-filling-van-at-gas-station/192737 "2023-09-09T22:37:36Z")
Have has issue after issue with this van. A couple of months ago I found the evap vent valve was dripping gas. So I replaced it thinking that it was bad. Yesterday I was filling with gas at gas station. Ran inside to gr… --- ## [2000 GMC Safari Brown gritty Coolant & Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-safari-brown-gritty-coolant-oil-leak/183733)
**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-safari-brown-gritty-coolant-oil-leak/183733 "2022-04-23T22:24:05Z")
I am looking into buying a used van. In this market its hard to find anything in my budget ($3000) thats not a rusted out bucket with a million miles on it. Anyway, I found a 2000 GMC Safari with a vortec 4.3 motor. I am… --- ## [1998 gmc safari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-safari/136180)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-safari/136180 "2019-03-10T21:50:59Z")
I have 1998 GMC Safari new fuel pump new distributor cap and rotor new fuel relay and fuel filter I’m having problems starting it after it’s rained or when it’s raining and when I get it started its severe engine sputter… --- ## [1985 GMC Safari headlights wouldn’t turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-gmc-safari-headlights-wouldn-t-turn-on/127281)
**Author:** [@GaryThorsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryThorsen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-gmc-safari-headlights-wouldn-t-turn-on/127281 "2018-10-21T20:48:19Z")
I also have the same problem as twophat49 with his 1993 Chev. Astro Van. My Van had been sitting foe awhile and I would start and run it for awhile. The was dead and I put in a new battery and saw the big 100amp fuse aga… --- ## [2003 GMC Safari money pit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-safari-money-pit/120894)
**Author:** [@LarryFerguson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryFerguson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-safari-money-pit/120894 "2018-07-12T16:37:53Z")
When I bought my 2003 GMC Safari AWD and had it shipped from Connecticut to Arkansas, right away I noticed that all 4 tires were worn and different brands, I couldn’t even drive it because one of them the cord was showin… --- ## [2003 GMC Safari battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-safari-battery/116729)
**Author:** [@Orville53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orville53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-safari-battery/116729 "2018-05-11T23:42:15Z")
When hooking up the battery it acts as if there is a revers polarity and sparks could it be the battery is faulty? When hooked up it wants to start but the poles get hot and the battery drains. Yes I know the differenc… --- ## [2001 GMC Safari gauges, odometers, fans, wipers out - but fuses OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-safari-gauges-odometers-fans-wipers-out-but-fuses-ok/115666)
**Author:** [@heavyduty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heavyduty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-safari-gauges-odometers-fans-wipers-out-but-fuses-ok/115666 "2018-04-15T21:47:28Z")
What is wrong with my vehicle? No odometer or trip odometer,no temp gauge, no fuel gauge, no fan frt or rr ht or cool, no wiper frt or rr, no cruse control, no trans gear indicator. Fuses and relays all good. --- ## [Voltage gauge fluctuates, but alternator checks out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-gauge-fluctuates-but-alternator-checks-out/115282)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_Glad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan_Glad)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-gauge-fluctuates-but-alternator-checks-out/115282 "2018-04-10T15:49:11Z")
I have a 1994 GMC safari van, when the cars on the voltmeter fluctuates between 13 an 18ish, and I hear a rhythmic wirrring sound that matches the movement of the needle and of course the pulsing lights. This happens if… --- ## [Stolen cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-cars/82425)
**Author:** [@dynawrite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dynawrite)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-cars/82425 "2013-12-10T04:54:18Z")
My husband's 2001 GMC Safari was stolen in front of our home 3 weeks ago. We are dealing with the insurance company and eventually will get a new vehicle. Here in California the majority of stolen cars are Toyotas and … --- ## [Engine cranks, won't start until towed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-wont-start-until-towed/76852)
**Author:** [@94z28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94z28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-wont-start-until-towed/76852 "2013-01-23T06:57:39Z")
I have a 1997 GMC Safari van with 175,000 miles on it. One month ago it wouldn't start. It would crank and crank but just not fire. When I turn the key I can hear the fuel pump start. I have other transportation availabl… --- ## [2004 GMC Safari Wont go over 45 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-safari-wont-go-over-45-mph/75837)
**Author:** [@nuger93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nuger93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-safari-wont-go-over-45-mph/75837 "2012-12-01T07:11:30Z")
My sister has a 2004 GMC safari van. A few months ago, the van started having a very rough shift and excessive revving. we took it to a mechanic who found a transmission leak. they fixed the leak and recommended that we … --- ## [1999 safari van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-safari-van/70815)
**Author:** [@high\_noon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/high_noon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-safari-van/70815 "2012-02-06T08:57:03Z")
this van has 200,000 plus miles doen,t leak any fluids but it has a crusing speed miss, that sometimes seems to want to shut it down I have had it in several shops and a g m dealer ship, so far no one has been able to fi… --- ## [94 Safari acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-safari-acceleration-problem/63575)
**Author:** [@limrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/limrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-safari-acceleration-problem/63575 "2011-04-11T00:15:10Z")
I have a 94 Safari van. When I start it up after sitting over night it accelerates like normal until I drive a few blocks. After driving about 4 - 8 blocks it has a slight hesitation at very light throttle. If I ac… --- ## [Hot air - not so hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-air-not-so-hot/59910)
**Author:** [@Gerald2347](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerald2347)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-air-not-so-hot/59910 "2011-02-10T23:29:49Z")
I own a 1999 GMC Safari van. Within 6-months,mechanics replaced radiator & hoses, thermostat, heater core flush, water pump, heater core, heater core vales & assembly, radiator cap, vacuum checks and radiator flush. T… --- ## [1999 gmc safari gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-safari-gauges/59241)
**Author:** [@fishingthepoint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fishingthepoint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-safari-gauges/59241 "2010-12-29T03:20:30Z")
All the gauges went out and the battery light cam on soon after the van quit running. I replaced the alternator and everything worked again, the alternaor was charging no battery light van was running fine. A week la… --- ## [MAF Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor/58917)
**Author:** [@tcnhking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcnhking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor/58917 "2010-12-19T23:53:50Z")
I have a 2002 GMC Safari Van that occasionally will miss and/or idle rough. Check engine light comes on when pulling a long hill. A friend with a code reader pulled up MAF Sensor. Would a bad MAF cause these problems … --- ## [2004 gmc safari rear top door left lock wont release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-safari-rear-top-door-left-lock-wont-release/58651)
**Author:** [@gamehobo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamehobo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-safari-rear-top-door-left-lock-wont-release/58651 "2010-12-13T17:27:50Z")
has any one had this problem and would you be able to help? the rear top door will not open because the left lock wont unlock when you push the door button, the right lock works. we cant remove the inside molding … --- ## [Broken spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-spark-plug/55560)
**Author:** [@RonaldE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-spark-plug/55560 "2010-09-26T11:07:32Z")
I have a 1995 GMC Safari van. Driver's side rear park plug was broken off in engine while trying to replace it. It is in a very confined area so the "easy out" will not fit. How do you recommend I get it out? --- ## [Need for speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-for-speed/53301)
**Author:** [@oldtruxrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtruxrock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-for-speed/53301 "2010-08-11T06:23:16Z")
I'm working on a 1985 4.3 V6, The firing order is right, the timing is set, plugs are firing properly.. This thing starts excellent, however when I drive it and it gets to about 20 MPH, it falls on its face. At 20 MPH it… --- ## [Climate Control Air Flow - 2003 GMC Safari AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-air-flow-2003-gmc-safari-awd/52664)
**Author:** [@dpawlik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpawlik)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-air-flow-2003-gmc-safari-awd/52664 "2010-07-31T02:28:43Z")
The climate control air flow selection has suddenly stopped responding and now only blows out the windshield defrost vent - AC still works and blower motor works as well - no longer deflects air to other vents - whats th… --- ## [1994 gmc safari engine problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-safari-engine-problem/50526)
**Author:** [@clintv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clintv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-safari-engine-problem/50526 "2010-06-19T01:14:57Z")
94 safari 4.3L v6 will only start and continue running when the gas pedal is held about half down.seems to be flooding,was fine one day then acted this way the next day it was started.could this be egr?if not what else c… --- ## [Miss at idle when loaded but runs great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-at-idle-when-loaded-but-runs-great/49497)
**Author:** [@dense455](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dense455)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-at-idle-when-loaded-but-runs-great/49497 "2010-05-28T15:23:28Z")
I have a 1995 GMC Safari Van. 145,000 miles. The Van runs great when it first starts then when it put into gear has a pronounced miss. When you accelerate it gets up and goes. No lag or lack of power evident. I recently… --- ## [Vacuum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum/49360)
**Author:** [@dm\_allen00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dm_allen00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum/49360 "2010-05-25T15:05:05Z")
The AC in my 1992 van will only blow thru the defrost and the floor vents, and it is also idleing rough.When you put it into drive it's sort of like riding in a motorboat at low speed, could this be related? It has 215,0… --- ## [Van Occasionally won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-occasionally-wont-start/48918)
**Author:** [@hexafamily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hexafamily)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-occasionally-wont-start/48918 "2010-05-16T01:51:50Z")
Since beginning of the year van has failed to start 5 times. Engine turns over fine, but smells like it gets flooded and acts like no fire. Garage can't find the problem. They say fuel and spark test fine. Seems to o… --- ## [Intermittent fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-fan/47576)
**Author:** [@jeepster6262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeepster6262)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-fan/47576 "2010-04-17T16:38:19Z")
2001 gmc safari defrosting fan turs on for about ten seconds while car is not running not hot not cold ????? --- ## [Occationally Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occationally-wont-start/47022)
**Author:** [@hexafamily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hexafamily)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occationally-wont-start/47022 "2010-04-06T00:00:25Z")
On three occasions since January 2010, the van (4.3 v6, 120xxx miles)won't start. Turns over great, but no hit. First time after trying all day it finally hit and started, blew black smoke. While starting, smelled lik… --- ## [1988 GMC Safari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-gmc-safari/46885)
**Author:** [@Need-Help](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Need-Help)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-gmc-safari/46885 "2010-03-30T18:38:20Z")
I bought this van and after driving it 60 miles, black smoke started coming from under the hood and the van died. It now will not start and is parked at a off ramp on a freeway. Where can I start. --- ## [Van sputters and pops when gas is pressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-sputters-and-pops-when-gas-is-pressed/46619)
**Author:** [@Debbie\_Borden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie_Borden)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-sputters-and-pops-when-gas-is-pressed/46619 "2010-03-25T23:43:16Z")
My 97 GMC Safari Van starts up fine but as I step on the gas it sputters and pops and then dies. The fuel pump has been tested and has pressure. The throddel sensor has been tested and it's fine. I should also add tha… --- ## [New belt,alt,idler - fan squeal returns. HELP! 2000 GMC Safari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-belt-alt-idler-fan-squeal-returns-help-2000-gmc-safari/45100)
**Author:** [@gabrielgvs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabrielgvs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-belt-alt-idler-fan-squeal-returns-help-2000-gmc-safari/45100 "2010-02-26T10:24:31Z")
The drive belt on my Safari began squealing something fierce. I replaced the belt, and also the alternator and idler pulley as the bearings felt questionable on them. It ran perfect for about a week, until this morning … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/safari/1864.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=safari)