1986 GMC SAFARI
2 recalls, 11 complaints - 1 TSBs
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
93V187000 Nov 16, 1993
SEATS
Defect Description
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Consequence
IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINNING RUPTURED. *JG
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 6, 2002
THE CHASSIS FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT . *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 15, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS LOSING PRESSURE, AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. ALSO, THERE IS BLACK THICK SMOKE COMING TAIL PIPE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 15, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS LOSING PRESSURE, AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. ALSO, THERE IS BLACK THICK SMOKE COMING TAIL PIPE. *AK
SEATS
May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 26, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE WHEN THE DRIVER SAT IN THE SEAT. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1994
HEADLIGHT SWTICH FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1994
SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE DRIVER DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
1 injured
SEATS
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1994
SEAT TRACK FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO LOSE POSITION. *SD
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 25, 1996
Incident date: Feb 20, 1995
CONSUMER WAS HIT IN THE REAR, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS, DRIVER WAS FELL TO THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1993
IRREGULAR WEAR OF B F GOODRICH TIRE TREADS, CONTRIBUTING TO BRAKING/STEERING PROBLEMS. *SD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 16, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
ERRATIC OPERATION OF STEERING WHEEL. RESULTING IN POOR STABILITY. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 GMC SAFARI
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
01667
Jan 1, 2004
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT
GMC SAFARI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SAFARI across all model years (1985, 2005).
70
Total Recalls
1,541
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
158
Reported Crashes
30
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC SAFARI - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 35 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 95 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 92 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 111 | View |
| 1997 | 6 | 200 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 199 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 256 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 142 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 79 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 66 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 60 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 44 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 25 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 2 | 11 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 | View |