1998 GMC Safari specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Navy
Pewter Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- SLX decor
$5,799
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor
- roof-mounted luggage carrier
- 6-way pwr driver seat
$3,395
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- pwr windows
- deep tinted glass
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$4,184
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- pwr windows
- deep tinted glass
SLE DECOR MARKETING OPTION PKG 4
$4,184
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- pwr windows
- deep tinted glass
- pwr mirrors
- roof console
- under-seat storage compartment
- dual illum visor vanity mirrors
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control
- remote keyless entry
- roof-mounted luggage carrier
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- brushed aluminum wheels
$2,136
Starting MSRP
- SLX decor
- tilt wheel
- speed control
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Panel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15.0 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15.0 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 190 @ 4400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 250 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 400.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 16 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 500.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Coil spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Stage spring |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-floating |
| Frame Type | Integral body |
| Side Door Type | Sliding |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.86 x 1.04 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 25 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Power, speed-sensitive |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 42.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 44.2 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T145/80D16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 550 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2351 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 1813 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4164.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1786.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1786.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9000 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 5950.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4164.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5950.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 64.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 65.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 67.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | 50.9 in |
| Third Head Room | Not Available in |
| Third Leg Room | Not Available in |
| Third Shoulder Room | Not Available in |
| Third Hip Room | Not Available in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 189.8 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 77.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 75.0 in |
| Overhang, Front | 32.5 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 26.0 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 6.8 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.4 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 42.0 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 57.2 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 46.8 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | 34.5 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | 19.5 in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 17.4 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 126.0 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 98.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 61.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 57.2 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 51.6 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 47.2 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 170.4 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 104.4 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 | Not Available ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Assist handles-inc: RH passenger "A" pillar, sliding door pillar | Standard |
| 100-amp Delcotron alternator | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed padded cloth sunshades w/extenders, visor mirrors, elastic straps | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wiper system | Standard |
| Rearview mirror | Standard |
| Compact spare tire/wheel w/winch-type carrier mounted under floor | Standard |
| Stainless steel muffler/tailpipe | Standard |
| Side-door guard beams-inc: driver/passenger/sliding door | Standard |
| 25 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Dual high/low note horn | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter | Standard |
| 600-CCA battery | Standard |
| Energy absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Front/rear license plate brackets | Standard |
| Front bumper w/lower body-color fascias | Standard |
| Color-keyed carpet on wheelhousing/entire load floor | Standard |
| Passlock security system | Standard |
| Engine/transmission oil cooler | Standard |
| Lower body-color painted rear bumper w/step pad | Standard |
| Swing-out glass windows-inc: sliding door, LH front quarter | Standard |
| Molded color-keyed storage bin in LH center panel/rear quarter panel | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Speaker system-inc: (2) extended range front speakers, (4) extended range rear speakers | Standard |
| Side window defoggers | Standard |
| Stepwell/glove box/ashtray lamps | Standard |
| Molded composite gray grille | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock | Standard |
| Tinted Solar-Ray glass (all windows) | Standard |
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/bright metal hubcaps | Standard |
| Vinyl seat trim | Standard |
| Complete body glass | Standard |
| 2-RH/3-LH coat hooks | Standard |
| Independent front coil spring suspension | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Delayed illuminated entry lamps | Standard |
| 6-wire trailering harness | Standard |
| Sliding side-door child security lock | Standard |
| Single stage steel leaf spring rear suspension | Standard |
| Dual black below-eye-line fold-away mirrors | Standard |
| Pwr assisted front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| HD flashers | Standard |
| Headlamps-on warning tone | Standard |
| Urethane steering wheel w/steel sleeve anti-theft locking feature | Standard |
| Cupholders-inc: (2) engine cover console, (1) LH center seating area, (2) rear cargo area | Standard |
| 1.26" diameter front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Scotchgard fabric protector all carpeting and optional cloth trim | Standard |
| P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Rear load panel doors | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Full-length 2-piece color-keyed foam-backed cloth headliner | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Halogen sealed beam headlamps | Standard |
| Front/middle/rear dome lamps w/front/rear/sliding door-actuated switches, door jamb defeat switch | Standard |
| Front air conditioning | Standard |
| Safety belts-inc: front adjustable lap/shoulder belts, rear/intermediate lap/shoulder belts, center seat position lap belts | Standard |
| Screw-operated scissor-jack-inc: ratchet handle, extension, (2) wheel blocks located at RH rear of vehicle | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: analog speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltmeter, fuel level | Standard |
| 5-passenger seating-inc: (2) reclining front bucket seats, (1) removable 3-passenger adjustable intermediate bench seat | Standard |
| 5950# GVWR (2800 front/3150 rear), springs (2800 front/3150 rear), axles (2800 front/3150 rear) | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 20 (4.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps activated at half intensity when ignition is engaged | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps activated at half intensity when ignition is engaged | Standard |
| Heater w/ducts under driver/passenger seats | Standard |
| Etch-resistant clearcoat paint | Standard |
| Sliding RH side door | Standard |
| Auxiliary pwr outlets-inc: (2) on passenger side of engine cover, (1) LH rear quarter panel | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Engine cover w/glove box, map pocket | Standard |
| 4.3L (262) SFI V6 (VORTEC) engine | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
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