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Model Lineup

Engine

Transmission

Vortec 4300 4.3L V6

4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)

RWD, AWD passenger van

Standard

Standard

RWD, AWD cargo van

Standard

Standard


Engine
2003 GMC Safari
Type
Vortec 4300 4.3-liter V6 (LU3)
Displacement (cu in / cc)
262 / 4300
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
4.00 x 3.48 / 101.6 x 88.39
Block material
cast iron
Cylinder head material
cast iron
Valvetrain
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system
composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery
multi point fuel injection (MPI)
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
190 / 142 @ 4400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
250 / 339 @ 2800
Recommended fuel
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
5600
Emissions controls
three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / highway / combined)
RWD
passenger: 15 / 20 / 17
cargo: 17 / 22 / 19
AWD
passenger: 15 / 18 / 16
cargo: 15 / 20 / 17

Transmission
2003 GMC Safari

Type

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

Gear ratios (:1):

   1st

3.06

   2nd

1.63

   3rd

1.00

   4th

0.70

  Reverse

2.29

Final drive ratio

3.42:1 (standard)
3.73:1 (optional)

Chassis / Suspension
2003 GMC Safari

Front

RWD: independent short/long arm (SLA) with coil springs

AWD: independent short/long arm (SLA) with torsion bars

Rear

rigid axle with variable-rate, gas-charged shock absorbers and steel multileaf springs

Steering type

variable-ratio recirculating ball-type integral power
Steering ratio
16/13:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
RWD: 3.1
AWD: 2.7
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
RWD: 40.5 / 12.3
AWD: 43.8 / 13.4

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)

Front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
Rear: 13.00 x 1.14 / 330 x 29

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)

Front: 213.6 x 1378
Rear: 236.5 / 1526

Wheels / Tires
2003 GMC Safari

Wheel size & type

base: 16-inch x 6.5-inch steel

SLE, SLT: standard aluminum

Tires

standard: P215/70R-16 all-season, steel belted radials

optional: P225/60R16 all-season, steel-belted radials (blackwall)

Exterior Dimensions
2003 GMC Safari
Wheelbase (in / mm)
111.2 / 2825
Overall length (in / mm)
189.8 / 4821
Overall width (in / mm)
77.5 / 1969
Overall height (in / mm)
RWD: 74.9 / 1903
AWD: 74.8 / 1900
Track (in / mm)
Front: 65.1 / 1654
Rear: 65.1 / 1654
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm)
6.8 / 173
Ground to top of rear load floor
(in /mm)
RWD: 25.9 / 658
AWD: 25.8 / 655
Step-in height (in / mm)
RWD cargo door: front: 18.9 / 480; side: 20.7 / 526
AWD cargo door: front: 18.8 / 478; side: 20.6 / 523
RWD, AWD passenger door: front: 18.6 / 472;
side: 20.2 / 513
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
RWD cargo: 3964 / 1797.7
RWD passenger: 4321 / 1959.6
AWD cargo: 4402 / 1996.4
AWD passenger: 4605 / 2088.4
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
RWD cargo: 59 / 41
RWD passenger: 56 / 44
AWD cargo: 61 / 39
AWD passenger: 56 / 44

Cargo Area
2003 GMC Safari
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)
first row: 170.4 / 4825.2*
second row: 104.4 / 2956.3*
third row: 41.3 / 1169.5*
Width between wheelhousings
(in / mm)
51.6 / 1310
Load floor length (in / mm)
to console: 120.9 / 3070
to back of front seats: 98.6 / 2504
to back of middle seats: 61.7 / 1567
to back of rear seats: 28.4 / 722
Interior height (in / mm)
47.6 / 1209.6
*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

Head room (in / mm)

39.2 / 996
37.9 / 963
38.7 / 983

Leg room (in / mm)

41.6 / 1057
36.5 / 927
38.5 / 978

Shoulder room (in / mm)

64.0 / 1626
67.1 / 1704
67.1 / 1704

Hip room (in / mm)

64.9 / 1649
50.9 / 1293
57.1 / 1450

Capacities
RWD Cargo
AWD Cargo
RWD Passenger
AWD Passenger
GVWR, standard
(lbs / kg)
5600 / 2540
5850 / 2653.1
5900 / 2675.7
6100 / 2766.4
Payload (lbs / kg)
1636 / 742.0
1579 / 716.1
1648 / 747.4
1495 / 678.0
Trailer towing maximum, w/3.73 axle ratio (lbs / kg)
5800 / 2630.4
5600 / 2539.7
5400 / 2449.0
5100 / 2312.9
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
Engine oil (qts / liters)
4.5 / 4.3
Cooling system (qts / liters)
13.5 / 12.8
16.5 / 15.6 with rear heater



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