1987 GMC SAFARI
2 recalls, 22 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
22 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 18, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CUSTOMER WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLES ON A 1987 SAFARI VAN**CC *JB
SEAT BELTS
Jun 5, 2003
Incident date: May 20, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED. *JB
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
CONSUMER WAS BACKING INTO GARAGE, PUT GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF BACKWARDS SECOND TIME WHILE WAITING FOR SOME PEOPLE TO CROSS. CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKES AND TIRES WERE SPINNING. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL TO GET IT TO STOP.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
MANY OTHER OCCURANCES CAN'T FIND ANY USED PARTS ANYWHERE RECYCLERS SAY VERY POPULAR OCCURANCE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 13, 1998
INTERMITTENTLY THE RESTRAINTS WILL NOT RETRACT. THE DRIVER HAS TO TIE A KNOT IN THE REAR REESTRAINT TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CSS . DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Feb 24, 1998
BRACKET THAT HOLDS ALL MOVING COMPONENTS (AIR COMPRESSOR, AIR PUMP, POWER STEERING PUMP, WATER PUMP) CRACKED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 24, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING OFF ROOF AND HOOD OF VEHICLE.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jan 17, 1996
BRACKET HOLDING POWER STEERING UNIT CRACKED, SHEERING OFF THE MOUNTING BOLT, CAUSING BELT TO COME OFF. *DSH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: May 16, 1995
FRONT END MISALIGNED, ALSO REPLACED TIRES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: May 16, 1995
REPLACED SERPENTINE BELT.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: May 16, 1995
DEFECTIVE IDLER ARMS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 19, 1995
Incident date: May 16, 1995
BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Jan 13, 1988
REPLACED THERMOSTAT DUE TO COOLANT LEAK. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: May 19, 1988
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *AK
TIRES
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Jun 13, 1989
REPLACED FRONT TIRE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Nov 17, 1994
INTAKE GASKET LEAKING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Jan 25, 1991
VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH, HAS NO POWER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Jan 9, 1989
NOISY BRAKES. AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Sep 12, 1989
REPLACED LEAKING PINION GEAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Jun 15, 1988
POOR ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Apr 19, 1995
OIL LEAKS ONTO ENGINE DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET,CREATING POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 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 (current) | 2 | 22 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 | View |