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GMC Safari Passenger MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2000–2005
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
GMC Safari Passenger fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the GMC Safari Passenger for 6 model years, 2000 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 2 configurations rated 14–16 MPG combined and costing $4,080–$4,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2001 Safari (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, at 17 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 17 MPG in 1990.
GMC Safari Passenger MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2003 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2002 | 15–16 | $4,080–$4,360 |
| 2001 | 15–17 | $3,840–$4,360 |
| 2000 | 15–16 | $4,080–$4,360 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
GMC Safari Passenger generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
GMC Safari Passenger MPG history, 1990–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 15–16 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1997 | 15–16 |
| 1996 | 15–16 |
| 1995 | 15–16 |
| 1994 | 15–16 |
| 1990 | 17 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GMC Safari Passenger's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the GMC Safari Passenger run 14–17 MPG across model years 2000 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 14–16 MPG.
Which GMC Safari Passenger model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 GMC Safari Passenger Safari (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 17 MPG.
How much does a GMC Safari Passenger cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,080–$4,670 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,080.
Has the GMC Safari Passenger's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 16 MPG in both 2000 and 2005. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 17 MPG.
Which GMC Safari Passenger model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2004. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.