1988 GMC SAFARI
3 recalls, 8 complaints - 4 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.
93V119000 Aug 2, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2003
Incident date: Jun 5, 2003
THE BOLTS ON THE POWER STEERING BOX SNAPPED OFF. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jun 5, 2003
Incident date: Jun 5, 2003
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 22, 1997
Incident date: Oct 18, 1997
STEERING WHEEL: DRIVING ALONG AND BUSHINGS FELL OUT OF TILT STEERING WHEEL COUPLING, AND STEERING WHEEL DROPPED IN CONSUMERS LAP. *AK *JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Aug 21, 1997
RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON BROKEN SEAT BOLT, BUT DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 3, 1997
(7) OF (8) SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK. BELT IS VERY LOOSE, ALLOWING ALOT OF MOVEMENT AND (1) 0F (8) SEAT BELT BUCKLES DOES NOT LATCH. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 28, 1995
Incident date: Nov 28, 1995
ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED, OIL RINGS HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING OIL LEAK. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
THE DOOR LOCKS IN THE REAR DOORS BROKE, UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE. TT BOLTS SNAP OFF FROM THE MOTOR THE ONES HOLDING THE POWER STEERING BOX. THE BELT COMES OFF BECAUSE THE BRACKET BREAKES. *YH
STRUCTURE
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
THE DOOR LOCKS IN THE REAR DOORS BROKE, UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE. TT BOLTS SNAP OFF FROM THE MOTOR THE ONES HOLDING THE POWER STEERING BOX. THE BELT COMES OFF BECAUSE THE BRACKET BREAKES. *YH
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 GMC SAFARI
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
PIT-3665-A
Nov 1, 2010
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED.
01667
Jan 1, 2004
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
467108
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
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 (current) | 3 | 8 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 | View |