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| Model
Lineup |
Engine
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Transmission
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Vortec 4300
4.3L V6
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4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)
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RWD, AWD passenger van
|
Standard
|
Standard
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RWD, AWD cargo van
|
Standard
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Standard
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| Engine |
2003 GMC
Safari
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| Type |
Vortec 4300 4.3-liter V6 (LU3)
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| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
262 / 4300
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| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
4.00 x 3.48 / 101.6 x 88.39
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| Block material |
cast iron
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| Cylinder head material |
cast iron
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| Valvetrain |
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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| Ignition system |
composite distributor, platinum-tipped
spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
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| Fuel delivery |
multi point fuel injection (MPI)
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| Compression ratio |
9.2:1
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| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
190 / 142 @ 4400
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| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
250 / 339 @ 2800
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| Recommended fuel |
87 octane
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| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
5600
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| Emissions controls |
three-way catalytic converter, positive
crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
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| Estimated fuel economy (mpg
city / highway / combined) |
| RWD |
passenger: 15 / 20 / 17
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|
cargo: 17 / 22 / 19
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| AWD |
passenger: 15 / 18 / 16
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cargo: 15 / 20 / 17
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| Transmission |
2003 GMC
Safari
|
|
Type
|
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed electronic
automatic with overdrive and torque converter
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|
Gear ratios (:1):
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1st
|
3.06
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2nd
|
1.63
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3rd
|
1.00
|
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4th
|
0.70
|
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Reverse
|
2.29
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Final drive ratio
|
3.42:1 (standard)
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3.73:1 (optional)
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| Chassis / Suspension |
2003 GMC
Safari
|
|
Front
|
RWD: independent short/long arm
(SLA) with coil springs
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AWD: independent short/long arm (SLA)
with torsion bars
|
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Rear
|
rigid axle with variable-rate, gas-charged
shock absorbers and steel multileaf springs
|
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Steering type
|
variable-ratio recirculating ball-type
integral power
|
| Steering ratio |
16/13:1
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| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
RWD: 3.1
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AWD: 2.7
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| Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m) |
RWD: 40.5 / 12.3
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AWD: 43.8 / 13.4
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| Brakes |
2003 GMC
Safari
|
| Type |
HydroBoost hydraulic power, four-wheel
disc, four-wheel ABS, with DRP, audible pad-wear sensors;
front low-drag twin-piston calipers.
|
|
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
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Front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
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Rear: 13.00 x 1.14 / 330 x 29
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Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
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Front: 213.6 x 1378
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Rear: 236.5 / 1526
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| Wheels / Tires |
2003 GMC
Safari
|
|
Wheel size & type
|
base: 16-inch x 6.5-inch steel
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SLE, SLT: standard aluminum
|
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Tires
|
standard: P215/70R-16 all-season,
steel belted radials
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|
optional: P225/60R16 all-season,
steel-belted radials (blackwall)
|
| Exterior Dimensions |
2003 GMC
Safari
|
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
111.2 / 2825
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| Overall length (in / mm) |
189.8 / 4821
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| Overall width (in / mm) |
77.5 / 1969
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| Overall height (in / mm) |
RWD: 74.9 / 1903
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AWD: 74.8 / 1900
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| Track (in / mm) |
Front: 65.1 / 1654
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Rear: 65.1 / 1654
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| Minimum ground clearance (in / mm) |
6.8 / 173
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Ground to top of rear load
floor
(in /mm) |
RWD: 25.9 / 658
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|
AWD: 25.8 / 655
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| Step-in height (in / mm) |
RWD cargo door: front: 18.9 / 480;
side: 20.7 / 526
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AWD cargo door: front: 18.8 / 478;
side: 20.6 / 523
|
|
RWD, AWD passenger door: front:
18.6 / 472;
side: 20.2 / 513
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| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
RWD cargo: 3964 / 1797.7
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RWD passenger: 4321 / 1959.6
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AWD cargo: 4402 / 1996.4
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AWD passenger: 4605 / 2088.4
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| Weight distribution (% front
/ rear) |
RWD cargo: 59 / 41
|
|
RWD passenger: 56 / 44
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AWD cargo: 61 / 39
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AWD passenger: 56 / 44
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| Cargo Area |
2003 GMC
Safari
|
| Cargo volume (cu
ft / liters) |
first row: 170.4 / 4825.2*
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second row: 104.4 / 2956.3*
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third row: 41.3 / 1169.5*
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Width between wheelhousings
(in / mm) |
51.6 / 1310
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| Load floor length (in / mm) |
to console: 120.9 / 3070
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to back of front seats: 98.6 / 2504
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to back of middle seats: 61.7 /
1567
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to back of rear seats: 28.4 / 722
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| Interior height (in / mm) |
47.6 / 1209.6
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| *Maximum first-row volume
with middle and second seat removed; second-row volume
behind second seat; third-row volume behind third seat. |
| Interior Dimensions |
First Row
|
Second
Row
|
Third Row
|
|
Seating capacity, 8 total
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
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Head room (in / mm)
|
39.2 / 996
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37.9 / 963
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38.7 / 983
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Leg room (in / mm)
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41.6 / 1057
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36.5 / 927
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38.5 / 978
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Shoulder room (in / mm)
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64.0 / 1626
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67.1 / 1704
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67.1 / 1704
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Hip room (in / mm)
|
64.9 / 1649
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50.9 / 1293
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57.1 / 1450
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| Capacities |
RWD Cargo
|
AWD Cargo
|
RWD Passenger
|
AWD Passenger
|
GVWR, standard
(lbs / kg) |
5600 / 2540
|
5850 / 2653.1
|
5900 / 2675.7
|
6100 / 2766.4
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| Payload (lbs / kg) |
1636 / 742.0
|
1579 / 716.1
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1648 / 747.4
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1495 / 678.0
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| Trailer towing maximum, w/3.73 axle ratio
(lbs / kg) |
5800 / 2630.4
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5600 / 2539.7
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5400 / 2449.0
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5100 / 2312.9
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| Maximum tongue weight (lbs / kg) |
200 / 90.9 with weight-carrying
hitch; 10-15 percent of trailer weight with weight-distributing
hitch and sway control
|
| Fuel tank (gal / liters) |
27 / 102.2
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| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
4.5 / 4.3
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| Cooling system (qts / liters) |
13.5 / 12.8
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16.5 / 15.6 with rear heater
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