1997 GMC Safari specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
MSRP
- 111" WB RWD w/YF7
- $19,061
- 111" WB RWD
- $19,118
- Ext 111" WB RWD
- $19,702
- 111" WB AWD
- $21,318
- Ext 111" WB AWD
- $21,902
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
$2,688
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
See more detail $2,688
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
- pwr windows
$0
Starting MSRP
- SLX decor
$3,328
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
See more detail $3,328
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
- pwr windows/mirrors
- roof console
- under-seat storage compartment
- luggage carrier
- remote keyless entry
$3,816
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
See more detail $3,816
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- 8-passenger seating
- deep tinted glass
- pwr windows/mirrors
- roof console
- under-seat storage compartment
- luggage carrier
- remote keyless entry
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- aluminum wheels
$5,331
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor
- uplevel 8-passenger seating
- under-seat storage compartment
See more detail $5,331
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor
- uplevel 8-passenger seating
- under-seat storage compartment
- luggage carrier
- 6-way pwr driver seat
$1,257
Starting MSRP
- SLX decor
- tilt wheel,speed control
- pwr windows/ door locks
See more detail $1,257
Starting MSRP
- SLX decor
- tilt wheel,speed control
- pwr windows/ door locks
- deep tinted glass
- color-keyed rubber floor mats
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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190 hp
Horsepower
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7
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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11.86 x 1.04 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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190 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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11.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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57 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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170 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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104 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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76 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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35 in
Side Door Opening Width
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47 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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42 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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111 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Head Room
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64 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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33 in
Overhang, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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65 in
Front Hip Room
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126 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Length, Overall
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67 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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47 in
Side Door Opening Height
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17 in
Step Up Height - Side
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52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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99 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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20 in
Step Up Height - Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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Steering
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Power, speed-sensitive
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Stage spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Coil spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
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15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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T145/80D16
Spare Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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1,762 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,950 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,762 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,348 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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1,840 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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4,188 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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5,950 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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4,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,188 lbs
Curb Weight
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550 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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