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GMC Safari Cargo MPG by year

The EPA has rated 12 model years of the GMC Safari Cargo, from 1994 to 2005. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2005, at 17 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2005 model is 13% more efficient than the median van that year (17 vs. 15 MPG).

Most efficient year200517 MPG combined
Latest (2005)17 MPG$2,735/yr to fuel
First rated (1994)17 MPG$2,735/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1230 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Safari Cargo, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Safari Cargo model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2005 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14		 15 / 20 15 — 4 $2,735
2004 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 14		 14 / 19 15 — 4 $2,906
2003 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14		 15 / 21 15 — 4 $2,735
2002 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15		 15 / 20 15 — 2 $2,735
2001 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15		 15 / 20 15 — 2 $2,735
2000 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16		 15 / 20 15 — 2 $2,735
1999 Gas 16 MPG 14 / 19 15 — 2 $2,906
1998 Gas 16 MPG 14 / 20 15 — 2 $2,906
1997 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16		 15 / 21 15 — 2 $2,735
1996 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16		 15 / 20 15 — 2 $2,735
1995 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16		 15 / 20 16 — 2 $3,485
1994 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16		 15 / 20 16 — 2 $2,735

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare Safari Cargo model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which GMC Safari Cargo year has the best fuel economy?

The 1994 GMC Safari Cargo, rated up to 17 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,735 a year.

Which GMC Safari Cargo year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1995 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $3,485 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest GMC Safari Cargo?

The 2005 GMC Safari Cargo is rated up to 17 MPG combined.

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