1993 GMC SAFARI
2 recalls, 79 complaints - 20 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).
06E041000 May 18, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PR... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
Complaint Statistics
79 total complaints
8 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 24 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 14, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CUSTOMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT AIR BAGS**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH OUT OF WARRANTY AUTOMOBILES. THE CONSUMER FEELS THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY BE AT RISK OF AIR BAG MALFUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT MANUFACTURER'S NOTIFY CONSUMERS WHEN THEIR WARRANTY IS ABOUT T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 14, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CUSTOMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT AIR BAGS**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH OUT OF WARRANTY AUTOMOBILES. THE CONSUMER FEELS THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY BE AT RISK OF AIR BAG MALFUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT MANUFACTURER'S NOTIFY CONSUMERS WHEN THEIR WARRANTY IS ABOUT T... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Sep 13, 2005
Incident date: Aug 27, 2005
1993 GMC SAFARI ALL WHEEL DRIVE 7-PASSENGER STANDARD WHEEL BASE VAN WITH 42" TORSION BAR FRONT SPRINGS AND 182,000 MILES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TORSION SPRING BROKE INSIDE THE ADJUSTER SLEEVE AT THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER, DROPPING THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONTO THE FRAME. WHILE THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 6, 2004
VEHICLE IDLED AND STARTED ROUGHLY. ALSO, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE UPON STARTING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS LOCATED IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THERE WAS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE (NOT FOUND IN ARTEMIS). *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 24, 2003
THE BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRANSFER CASE, WHICH HELD THE FRONT AXLE IN PLACE. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT TRANSFER CASE DROPPING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.*AK *PH *JB
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jun 18, 2003
Incident date: May 21, 2003
SIDEVIEW MIRROR SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE MIRROR WOBBLED AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS AND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. THE PROBLEM CAUSED THE IMAGE TO BE DISTORTED. (HEAD LOOSE IN HOUSING) REFER TO ODI# 1002432 *SCC *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jul 14, 2002
EXCEPTIONALLY DANGEROUS SPONTANEOUS SHEARING OF FRONT LEFT TORSION BAR. GMC MUST KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE THEY HAVE COMPLETELY REDESIGNED THE TORSION BARS, REQUIRING A MAJOR RETROFITTING (AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE) OF THE VAN'S CROSS FRAME MEMBER. FORTUNATELY FOR US, THIS MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
BRAKES PULSATE INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND WILL NOT STOP OR GRAB. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 3, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 20, 2000
I JUST SIGNED UP FOR THIS ON MY COMPUTER AND I GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ABS SYSTEM. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # IS 99I006000 AND STATED THAT THE DEALERS ARE TO MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 3, 2000
REPEATED BREAK FAILURE, THIS TIME TOTAL FAILURE CAUSED WRECK NOT INVOLVING ANY OTHER VEHICALS OR PERSONAL PROPERTY. VAN IS TOTAL LOSS.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
WE FEEL THAT THIS VAN HAS HAD MORE THAN IT'S SHARE OF REPAIRS. IT HAS BEEN TOWED HOME FROM CAMBRIDGE MD TWICE. ONCE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP AND BREAKING BELT, AND ONCE FOR FAULTY IGNITION. IT HAS HAD 4 ALTERNATORS, AN AC SENSOR, COMPRESSOR AND ORAFICE. THE RT. FT. PASS. DOOR HAS HAD: NEW ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
WE FEEL THAT THIS VAN HAS HAD MORE THAN IT'S SHARE OF REPAIRS. IT HAS BEEN TOWED HOME FROM CAMBRIDGE MD TWICE. ONCE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP AND BREAKING BELT, AND ONCE FOR FAULTY IGNITION. IT HAS HAD 4 ALTERNATORS, AN AC SENSOR, COMPRESSOR AND ORAFICE. THE RT. FT. PASS. DOOR HAS HAD: NEW ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
WE FEEL THAT THIS VAN HAS HAD MORE THAN IT'S SHARE OF REPAIRS. IT HAS BEEN TOWED HOME FROM CAMBRIDGE MD TWICE. ONCE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP AND BREAKING BELT, AND ONCE FOR FAULTY IGNITION. IT HAS HAD 4 ALTERNATORS, AN AC SENSOR, COMPRESSOR AND ORAFICE. THE RT. FT. PASS. DOOR HAS HAD: NEW ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
WE FEEL THAT THIS VAN HAS HAD MORE THAN IT'S SHARE OF REPAIRS. IT HAS BEEN TOWED HOME FROM CAMBRIDGE MD TWICE. ONCE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP AND BREAKING BELT, AND ONCE FOR FAULTY IGNITION. IT HAS HAD 4 ALTERNATORS, AN AC SENSOR, COMPRESSOR AND ORAFICE. THE RT. FT. PASS. DOOR HAS HAD: NEW ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
WE FEEL THAT THIS VAN HAS HAD MORE THAN IT'S SHARE OF REPAIRS. IT HAS BEEN TOWED HOME FROM CAMBRIDGE MD TWICE. ONCE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP AND BREAKING BELT, AND ONCE FOR FAULTY IGNITION. IT HAS HAD 4 ALTERNATORS, AN AC SENSOR, COMPRESSOR AND ORAFICE. THE RT. FT. PASS. DOOR HAS HAD: NEW ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
WE FEEL THAT THIS VAN HAS HAD MORE THAN IT'S SHARE OF REPAIRS. IT HAS BEEN TOWED HOME FROM CAMBRIDGE MD TWICE. ONCE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP AND BREAKING BELT, AND ONCE FOR FAULTY IGNITION. IT HAS HAD 4 ALTERNATORS, AN AC SENSOR, COMPRESSOR AND ORAFICE. THE RT. FT. PASS. DOOR HAS HAD: NEW ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
THE TREAD OF THE FIRESTONE PT70-15 TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING DAMAGING THE RIGHT REAR FENDER. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 1993
WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS O.K. CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 1993
WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS O.K. CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 1993
WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS O.K. CAN'T FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE HEARD A VERY LARGE BANG, THE WHOLE FRONT END DROPPED, IDLER ARMS REPLACED AND EGR VALVE
SUSPENSION
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE HEARD A VERY LARGE BANG, THE WHOLE FRONT END DROPPED, IDLER ARMS REPLACED AND EGR VALVE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
POWER MIRROR WIRE HARNESS NEAR 5 AMP INLINE FUSE HAS RUBBED ON EMEGENCY BREAK MOUNT. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE WHITE WIRE FOR THE LEFT POWER MIRROR BEING STRIPPED TO THE POINT THAT THE WIRE CONDUCTOR IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MOUNT CAUSING A SHORT. A SIMILAR PROBLEM OCCURED LAST Y... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
May 30, 2000
WHEN ENTERING VEHICLE LEFT FRONT END DROPPED DUE TO TORSION BAR SNAPPING. DEALER SAID BOTH TORSION BARS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 6, 2000
Incident date: Jan 3, 2000
WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN THE SNOW I GET A MOANING NOISE (LIKE SOMEONE PLAYING A WIND INSTRUMENT POORLY) AND IT TAKES FOREVER TO STOP AND IT GOES INTO A UNCONTROLLED SKID. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LENGTH IS TOO SHORT TO ACCOMMIDATE DRIVER CORRECTLY. RECALL WAS ISSUED 10/94 #94V207000 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN#. *AK *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 15, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, AND DRIVER HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND SAID BRAKES WERE NORMAL. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 4, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO COME ON / OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. *YC *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Jun 9, 1999
GM OF CANADA AND THE TRANSPORT CANADA HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM. GM RESPONSE IS THAT IF THEY DETECT A PROBLEM WITH A COMPONENT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE ALTHOUGH IT SOUNDED MORE LIKE A BRUSH OFF. THEY CLAIM THAT THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM AT THIS TIME WITH THE TORSION BAR FAILURE. THE PERSON I SPOKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 7, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED ITS GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THERE IS NO RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HAS TO RELEASE AND APPLY AGAIN TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP, THIS HAS TO BE REPEATED MORE THAN ONCE AT TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 23, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THEN AIR WILL RELEASE AND LET THE PEDAL BACK UP. DLR HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER STUCK IN PARK POSITION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 14, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
ABS FAIL WHEN WET ALLOWING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. NO CODE IS GENERATED IN COMPUTER. DEALER LOST WITHOUT CODE. WHEN SYSTEM IS DRY AND OPERATING, IF A SLIPPERY CONDITION ENCOUNTERED AFTER BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED; COMPUTER ACTUATES BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP. THIS CONDITION STARTED IN 1996 AND C... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 5, 1998
STEERING WHEEL HAS TEAR IN MATERIAL, EXPOSING AIRBAG. QCAW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 6, 1998
Incident date: May 3, 1997
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER FAILED.
SEATS
Apr 8, 1998
Incident date: Feb 20, 1998
THE DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER' S SEATS GO INTO THE RECLINING POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 23, 1998
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OCCASIONALLY FAIL AND LOCK UP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 24, 1998
Incident date: Jan 22, 1994
BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER THE RIGHT FRONT AND BOTH REAR ABS BRAKES LOCK UP AND VEHICLE SKIDS.. AFTER DRYING OUT FROM USE OR IN DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES TAKE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE AND A LOT OF DISTANCE TO STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
BRAKES FAIL WHEN FIRST APPLIED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1996
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, HEARD GROANING NOISE, BRAKES DID NOT CATCH , VEHICLE KEPT GOING, RESULTING IN A CRASH. BRAKE ENGINEER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 29, 1997
Incident date: Jun 15, 1996
ABS: APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE KEPT GOING FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 FT, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. ABS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY AUTO MECHANIC. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Sep 3, 1997
Incident date: Jul 26, 1997
WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH THE FRONT END LOCKED UP DUE TO THE ROD WHICH EXPLODED IN THE DEFFERENTIAL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED DEFFERENTIAL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 12, 1997
Incident date: Jun 12, 1997
WHILE APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES RESULTS IN HEAVY PEDAL PRESSURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Apr 15, 1997
Incident date: Apr 10, 1997
ABS PROBLEMS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL GO LOW TO THE FLOOR AND BACK WHEELS LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. THIS HAPPENS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAKE SHOES WERE REPLACED ABOUT (6) MONTHS AGO. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 15, 1997
Incident date: Apr 10, 1997
ABS PROBLEMS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL GO LOW TO THE FLOOR AND BACK WHEELS LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE. THIS HAPPENS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAKE SHOES WERE REPLACED ABOUT (6) MONTHS AGO. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 6, 1997
Incident date: Jan 3, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 2, 1997
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT HER ABS BRAKES WENT OUT WHILE TRYING TO STOP, SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT HER BRAKES WERE DIRTY. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Nov 15, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1995
SINCE APRIL OF 1995 THE ROTORS HAS BEEN TURNED TWICE AND THE BRAKES PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED (4) TIMES. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. ALSO, ON OCTOBER OF 1995 HAD IDLER ARMS REPLACED AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Nov 15, 1996
Incident date: Apr 4, 1995
SINCE APRIL OF 1995 THE ROTORS HAS BEEN TURNED TWICE AND THE BRAKES PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED (4) TIMES. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. ALSO, ON OCTOBER OF 1995 HAD IDLER ARMS REPLACED AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 GMC SAFARI
20 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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.
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
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
020864013
May 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *TT
240699
Jul 24, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT
96067A
Jun 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
676537
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERMITTENT HESTIATIONS, LOW POWER, AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN COLD TEMPERATURES (REPLACE PCM). *TW
96067
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
566305
Aug 1, 1995
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VEHICLE DOES NOT START READILY UPON CRANKING (REPLACE FUEL PUMP RELAY). *SD
468203A
Jun 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR VEHICLE SHIFTS DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR OR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR (REPLACE CONNECTOR C240). *SD
568203
Jun 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UNKNOWN
376105
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
468203
Feb 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR VEHICLE SHIFTS DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR OR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. *TW
RCL/93C56A
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION, AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. TO PREVENT THIS COND
461103
Dec 1, 1994
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HVAC FAN INOPERATIVE. *TW
476149
Dec 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW
467108
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
CAMP/93C56
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUFACTURER RECALL - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO
MSG01385
Nov 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MESSAGE ANNOUNCING MANUFACTURER RECALL 93C56. *TW
GMC SAFARI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SAFARI across all model years (1985, 2005).
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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 (current) | 2 | 79 | |
| 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 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 | View |