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2005 GMC Safari Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For those looking for minivan space, but need a little more towing power than your average family van, the 2005 GMC Safari offers a powerful engine, all-wheel drive, and up to 5400 pounds of towing performance. Unchanged from last year, the 2005 Safari is available as a two-passenger Cargo Van, or a Passenger Van which can be outfitted with three rows to seat eight people. It is offered in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The Passenger Van comes as a Base, SLE, or SLT. All models are powered by a 190-hp, 4.3-liter V6 and 4-speed auto tran with a special tow-haul mode. ABS brakes and dual front airbags are standard, but traction control is not offered.
The Cargo Van holds up to 170 cubic feet, and is sparsely outfitted, carrying not much more than air conditioning and a radio. It can be equipped with much of what you find standard on the Passenger vans, including full power features, rear climate control, cruise control, and automatic headlights. A trip computer, leather seats, and power driver's seat are Passenger-only options. The 2005 Safari has both a sliding passenger door and swing-out rear barn doors. A Dutch door can be added, with the rear window opening separately from the doors. The standard Passenger Van has two rows of seats, but a third row can be added. In the upscale SLT, second row captain's chairs replace the standard bench seat.
The 2005 Safari competes directly with the Chevy Astro, and hasn't fared well against its popular rival. Drivers like the AWD performance and the cavernous storage capacity, but were never fans of the front legroom, the boring interior, and the 15/20 mpg. Built on a truck platform, the ride can also be somewhat harsh. Due to its lagging sales, 2005 was the last year for the versatile minivan.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 GMC Safari
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by Homero M
Jul 05, 2020
Ive had a2000 model for 7-8 years with the usual maintenance and have just about run this Safari into the ground. Now Im looking for a 2005 for work-home improvements.Jul 05, 2020
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2005 GMC Safari Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,170 to $32,315Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Third Row Seat
Type: bucket
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent