2001 GMC Safari Mini-van

Description

SLE 4-door 2-seater passenger/cargo van (rear seats removed by first owner, U.C. Berkeley).In good working condition. Always well maintained at reputable shops : GM dealership (Hilltop), Ocean Works, Les Schwab, Midas, Ace Automotive.159,550 miles. Clean CA title, no salvage.Registered (CA) thru Feb. 2027.Front suspension, both sides, fully rebuilt in 2024 and 2025. Alignments performed during that work. New power steering pump and gear box installed in 2025.All lights–––turn-signals, brakes, tail, reverse, headlights high and low–––in good and working condition.In September (2026): oil changed, all fluids checked out at full levels, new air filter. Throughout my ownership, oil changed and fluids checked and topped-off every 3,000 miles.The workhorse of the minivans. Cars.com refers to it as the "truck-based GMC Safari" with its "robust construction". While it's weight class is "1/2-ton", it's actual hauling/payload capacity is over 1500 lbs. (3/4 ton). With its transmission shifted into Hauling/Towing mode, it can tow up to 6,000 pounds. Unlike all its contemporaries, this minivan has rear-wheel drive.Small on the outside, big inside. Its interior dimensions best all other minivans :- Between wheel wells in the back is 50”.- Length of floor between back supports of front seats and back doors is 8-feet (96”).- Floor to ceiling in back is 46”.- Will accomodate items 10’ long, slid under passenger seat, and items 12' longwhen angled from back door to windshield.Driver-side and passenger doors are a bit sticky. Both close securely. Very minor dents on sides and rear. See photos.White with grey interior. For sale by vehicle’s second owner, me.No recalls outstanding.V6, 4.3L engine, 190-horsepower. Assembled in Lansing Michigan. Automatic transmission with overdrive gear. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, power mirrors, air conditioning, adjustable steering wheel, cruise control, all in fine working condition. CD player/amplifier with USB and stereo mini input, work great. Roof luggage rack for medium-to-light-weight items.Custom oak storage cabinet with shelves and drawer in cargo area. Remove drawer to access two screws for moving cabinet in or out of vehicle. Custom front seat center console has cooler, bottle holder, map holder, top tray table. Rolls into place and catches between front bucket seats. See photos.VIN : 1GKDM19W71B521259Folder of complete repair records/history including U.C. ownership period available if you’re so inclined.Vehicle has always passed smog tests on first try. Will get it smogged for buyer when they give a clear YES signal.Cash or secure funds only. Local pick-up only.Reply to this listing with a phone CALL. If need be leave a voice message. No emails. No texts (its a landline).If the ad is still up, the vehicle is still available.