GMC Safari MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated GMC Safari model year from 1985 to 2005 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Safari has been offered with 4.3L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1988 (up to 22 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
GMC Safari fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 14–16 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 14–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 15–16 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 16 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 15–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 16–17 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 16–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 17–20 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 17–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 17–21 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 17–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 15–22 MPG | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
2005 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 2005 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD Conversion (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Safari AWD Conversion (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2004 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 2004 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD Conversion (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Safari AWD Conversion (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2003 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 2003 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD Conversion (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Safari AWD Conversion (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2002 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 2002 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2001 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 2001 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2000 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 2000 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (Passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1999 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1999 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1998 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1998 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1997 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1997 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1996 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1996 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1995 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1995 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1994 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1994 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1993 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1993 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1992 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1992 Safari was EPA-rated in 7 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1991 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1991 Safari was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1990 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1990 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari AWD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
1989 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1989 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1988 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1988 Safari was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1987 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1987 Safari was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1986 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1986 Safari was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1985 GMC Safari: engines & MPG
The 1985 Safari was EPA-rated in 20 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (cargo) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Safari 2WD (passenger) | 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a GMC Safari get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Safari range from 16 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1988 model year.
What engines does the 2005 GMC Safari have?
The 2005 Safari was EPA-rated with 4.3L 6-cyl engines — see the 2005 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the GMC Safari require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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