GMC Safari 2WD (cargo): MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) across 21 model years, from the 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) through the 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo). The most recent 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) returns 17 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1988 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) at 22 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the GMC Safari 2WD (cargo). Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2004 | 2004 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2003 | 2003 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2002 | 2002 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2001 | 2001 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2000 | 2000 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1999 | 1999 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1998 | 1998 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1997 | 1997 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1996 | 1996 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1995 | 1995 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,050 |
| 1994 | 1994 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1993 | 1993 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 1992 | 1992 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1990 | 1990 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1989 | 1989 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1988 | 1988 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1987 | 1987 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1986 | 1986 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1985 | 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
How the GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) compares against the Vans, Cargo Type class
Buyers usually compare the GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Vans, Cargo Type class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.