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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2004 GMC Safari Cargo.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Safari Cargo. Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 39).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 GMC Safari Cargo.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 GMC Safari | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 GMC Safari Cargo version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 2WD (cargo) 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Safari 2WD Conversion (cargo) 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Safari AWD (cargo) 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Safari AWD Conversion (cargo) 4.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.