1998 GMC Safari specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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$20,238

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Navy

Pewter Gray

Packages

SLX DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

$0

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SLX decor

SLX DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

$2,136

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SLX decor
tilt wheel
speed control

SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

$3,395

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SLE decor
pwr windows
deep tinted glass

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SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

$4,184

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SLE decor
pwr windows
deep tinted glass

SLT DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 5

$5,799

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SLT decor
roof-mounted luggage carrier
6-way pwr driver seat

Specifications

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	20 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	16 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	500.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - City	400.00 mi

Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.63
Transfer Case Model	Not Available
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.29
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.06
Trans Type	4
Transfer Case Power Take Off	Not Available
Trans Power Take Off	Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	Not Available
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A

Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available
Brake Type	Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.86 x 1.04 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	Not Available

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	4500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	550 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs

Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	9000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	1813 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	1786.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	2351 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	1786.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	4164.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight	4164.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	5950.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	5950.00 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs

Ground Clearance, Rear	7.4 in
Front Leg Room	41.6 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	104.4 ft³
Height, Overall	75.0 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	57.2 in
Side Door Opening Height	46.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	98.6 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	189.8 in
Third Head Room	Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front	19.5 in
Third Hip Room	Not Available in
Overhang, Front	32.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	126.0 in
Second Head Room	37.9 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	47.2 in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Step Up Height - Side	17.4 in
Second Leg Room	36.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4	Not Available ft³
Second Shoulder Room	67.1 in
Front Head Room	39.2 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Third Shoulder Room	Not Available in
Third Leg Room	Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	51.6 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Ground Clearance, Front	6.8 in
Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	61.7 in
Rear Door Opening Width	57.2 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	26.0 in
Rear Door Opening Height	42.0 in
Second Hip Room	50.9 in
Side Door Opening Width	34.5 in
Front Shoulder Room	64.0 in
Wheelbase	111.2 in
Front Hip Room	65.0 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	170.4 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors	77.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	Not Available ft³

Speaker system-inc: (2) extended range front speakers, (4) extended range rear speakers	Standard
HD flashers	Standard
Safety belts-inc: front adjustable lap/shoulder belts, rear/intermediate lap/shoulder belts, center seat position lap belts	Standard
Stepwell/glove box/ashtray lamps	Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock	Standard
Molded color-keyed storage bin in LH center panel/rear quarter panel	Standard
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
Dual black below-eye-line fold-away mirrors	Standard
Engine cover w/glove box, map pocket	Standard
Compact spare tire/wheel w/winch-type carrier mounted under floor	Standard
Lower body-color painted rear bumper w/step pad	Standard
600-CCA battery	Standard
1.26" diameter front stabilizer bar	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Tinted Solar-Ray glass (all windows)	Standard
5-passenger seating-inc: (2) reclining front bucket seats, (1) removable 3-passenger adjustable intermediate bench seat	Standard
Passlock security system	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Independent front coil spring suspension	Standard
Auxiliary pwr outlets-inc: (2) on passenger side of engine cover, (1) LH rear quarter panel	Standard
Urethane steering wheel w/steel sleeve anti-theft locking feature	Standard
Engine/transmission oil cooler	Standard
Pwr assisted front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard
2-RH/3-LH coat hooks	Standard
Rear load panel doors	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
4.3L (262) SFI V6 (VORTEC) engine	Standard
Side-door guard beams-inc: driver/passenger/sliding door	Standard
Energy absorbing steering column	Standard
Halogen sealed beam headlamps	Standard
Gauges-inc: analog speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltmeter, fuel level	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Headlamps-on warning tone	Standard
Stainless steel muffler/tailpipe	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
Color-keyed carpet on wheelhousing/entire load floor	Standard
Front/rear license plate brackets	Standard
City 16/hwy 20 (4.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Speed-sensitive pwr steering	Standard
Heater w/ducts under driver/passenger seats	Standard
Cigarette lighter	Standard
Molded composite gray grille	Standard
Swing-out glass windows-inc: sliding door, LH front quarter	Standard
Intermittent windshield wiper system	Standard
Assist handles-inc: RH passenger "A" pillar, sliding door pillar	Standard
Delayed illuminated entry lamps	Standard
Scotchgard fabric protector all carpeting and optional cloth trim	Standard
Dual high/low note horn	Standard
Etch-resistant clearcoat paint	Standard
6-wire trailering harness	Standard
Cupholders-inc: (2) engine cover console, (1) LH center seating area, (2) rear cargo area	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
5950# GVWR (2800 front/3150 rear), springs (2800 front/3150 rear), axles (2800 front/3150 rear)	Standard
Sliding side-door child security lock	Standard
Side window defoggers	Standard
15" x 6" steel wheels w/bright metal hubcaps	Standard
Sliding RH side door	Standard
Front bumper w/lower body-color fascias	Standard
Daytime running lamps activated at half intensity when ignition is engaged	Standard
P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard
Daytime running lamps activated at half intensity when ignition is engaged	Standard
Front air conditioning	Standard
25 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Complete body glass	Standard
Rearview mirror	Standard
Full-length 2-piece color-keyed foam-backed cloth headliner	Standard
Front/middle/rear dome lamps w/front/rear/sliding door-actuated switches, door jamb defeat switch	Standard
Screw-operated scissor-jack-inc: ratchet handle, extension, (2) wheel blocks located at RH rear of vehicle	Standard
Dual color-keyed padded cloth sunshades w/extenders, visor mirrors, elastic straps	Standard
100-amp Delcotron alternator	Standard
Single stage steel leaf spring rear suspension	Standard
Vinyl seat trim	Standard

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Spare Wheel Size	16 x 4.0 in
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Size	15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size	15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	250 @ 2800
Engine Oil Cooler	Yes
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	190 @ 4400
Displacement	4.3L/262
Engine Type	Gas V6

Axle Type - Front	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Stage spring
Suspension Type - Front	Coil spring
Axle Type - Rear	Semi-floating

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	25 gal

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	44.2 ft
Steering Type	Power, speed-sensitive
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	42.7 ft

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	600

Spare Tire Size	T145/80D16
Front Tire Size	P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size	P215/75R15

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