1994 GMC SAFARI

2 recalls, 142 complaints - 26 TSBs

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.
7,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: R&B, INC.
94V087000 May 9, 1994
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy
THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
2,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: EXPLORER VAN COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

142 total complaints 17 crashes 2 fires 13 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP29
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER18
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR13
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS6
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jan 30, 2007
Incident date: Jan 30, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE FUELING THE 1994 GMC SAFARI (15 WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE,, RESULTING IN STRIKING THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. THE CONTACT REENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED THE LOOSE GEAR INTO DRIVE AND MOVED THE VEHICLE FORWARD TO A P... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 2005
DRIVING A 1994 GMC SAFARI AWD AND AT A STOP HAD THE 41" TORSION BAR SNAPPED. SEARCHED FOR REPLACEMENT FROM SALVAGE YARDS BUT THEY HAVE STOPPED SELLING THEM DUE TO LIABILITY REASONS, NEED TO INSTALL ADJUSTMENT EQUIPMENT SOLD BY GM WITH A COST OF $800. *NM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 1998
WHEN DRIVING DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WERE NUMEROUS RECALLS ON OTHER YEAR AND MAKES OF THE SAFARI VANS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Sep 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 19, 2004
THE VAN WAS GOING DOWN THE I25 NORTH OF DENVER WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY RACE CARS AND BRINING THE VAN TO A STOP WAS THE HARDEST I HAVE EVER DONE. BY DRIVING SKILLS, LUCK AND THE GOOD LORD I AM HERE TODAY TO WRITE THIS COMPLAINT. DOES GENERAL MOTORS NEED TO WAIT F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD A PROBLEM IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH BOARD, POWER WINDOWS, A/C, RADIO) FAILED AT THE VERY SAME TIME AS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER WE TURNED THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD A PROBLEM IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH BOARD, POWER WINDOWS, A/C, RADIO) FAILED AT THE VERY SAME TIME AS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER WE TURNED THE... Read more
EQUIPMENT Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD A PROBLEM IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH BOARD, POWER WINDOWS, A/C, RADIO) FAILED AT THE VERY SAME TIME AS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER WE TURNED THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD A PROBLEM IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH BOARD, POWER WINDOWS, A/C, RADIO) FAILED AT THE VERY SAME TIME AS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER WE TURNED THE... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD A PROBLEM IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHEREIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH BOARD, POWER WINDOWS, A/C, RADIO) FAILED AT THE VERY SAME TIME AS THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AFTER WE TURNED THE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Apr 8, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ON A TRIP, DURING TRAVEL IN A RAINSTORM. ON ONE OCCASION, I PULLED OVER AND DAMAGED THE RIGHT SIDE RUNNING BOARD DUE TO INABILITY TO SEE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS FLAW AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE FACTORY. *LA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Nov 10, 2003
Incident date: Jul 5, 1999
RECALL COMPLAINT NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V159/GM RECALL NO. 03023.THE (ABOVE) RECALL IS CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM THAT FAILS DUE TO A BAD CIRCUIT BOARD/MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES INVOLVED INCLUDING 1994 VEHICLES, BUT FOR THE GMC SAFARI ONLY 1995-1997 MODELS ARE LI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Sep 10, 2003
Incident date: Sep 10, 2003
OUR 1994 GMC SAFARI ACCELERATED SUDDENLY TWICE WITHIN 2 HOURS. FIRST INCIDENT ON I40 NEAR BRINKLEY, AR WHILE MY WIFE WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE SWITCHED THE A/C FROM MAX TO NORMAL AND THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE STOPPED THE PROBLEM BY USING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES AND PU... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Sep 8, 2003
THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03V159000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 15, 2003
Incident date: Jul 8, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH ITS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM. *SCC *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Aug 4, 2003
Incident date: Aug 3, 2003
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 1994' GMC SAFARI. ACCORDING TO NHTSA, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND YET THE RECALL ONLY COVERS FROM 95 AND UP MODELS. IF THE PROBLEM WAS KNOW TO OCCUR ON THE 1994 MODELS, WHY DOESN'T THE RECALL COVER THEM? THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASSIONS IN THE L... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR May 20, 2003
Incident date: May 17, 2003
CATASRTOPHIC FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE OF THE LEFT TORSION BAR ON A 1994 GMC SAFARI AWD VAN. APPARENTLY, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST NOW BE REPLACED DUE TO "SUPERSEDED PARTS" FROM GM. *NLM
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER May 19, 2003
Incident date: May 19, 2003
THE WIPERS STOPPED AND CHANGED SPEED SETTING ON IT'S OWN. IT WAS THE SECOND TIME THE WIPER MODULE WAS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM *CB *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER May 5, 2003
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE WITH IT'S WINDSHIELD WIPER AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000, BUT IT'S VIN NUMBER OR MODEL YEAR IN NOT INCLUDED. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 1, 2003
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734314
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT Dec 30, 2002
VEHICLE HAS ABS FAILURE WHEN DRIVING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITION/WEATHER. EX., SNOW, ICE OR RAIN. THERE IS A RECALL FOR ABS ECU 00 V 228 008, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Sep 20, 2002
INTERMITTENT WIPER MOTOR (CF. OBI ID 869298) RECALLED ON CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TEND TO FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, BUT BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY MORE FREQUENT. MY RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON OTHER GMC VEHICLES OF ABOUT THE SAME YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. GM RECALL # 98043, FROM 1998, APPARENTLY COVERS 1994,1995 ... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jul 25, 2002
STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME. DEALERSHIP HAD TO TAKE ENTIRE COLUMN APART AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. OWNER IS UNCOMFORTABLE DUE TO DEALERSHIP STATING THIS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THAT CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jul 6, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jul 12, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WHILE IN MOTION AND MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR 5 YEARS. DEALER WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS SPORADIC, THE WIPERS STOPPING RUNNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Jul 10, 2002
Incident date: Jul 5, 2002
FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 6, 2002
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, AND RIGHT FRONT END DROPPED. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER May 31, 2002
Incident date: May 28, 2002
THIS WILL BE THE SECOND COMPRESSOR REPLACED IN FIVE YEARS WITH NUMEROUS FREON RECHARGES DUE TO LEAKS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM May 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 25, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Oct 25, 2001
Incident date: May 22, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE TORSION BAR BROKE IN GARAGE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 11, 2001
WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING SLOT WHEN FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP ON THE WHEEL AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PROBLEM SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 10, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Apr 10, 2001
Incident date: Apr 9, 2001
FUEL INJECTOR LEAKAGE. TOOK OUT DIPSTICK AND SMELLED FUEL ON IT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND FOUND OUT LEAKAGE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A FIRE.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Mar 10, 2001
DEAR REPRESENTATIVE, PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING. ON 03/10/01, I NOTICED THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE PERTAINING CAR SAGGING, CAR ALMOST TOUCHING THE TIRE. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM, AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TORSION BAR WAS BROKEN. UPON ORDERING A NEW ONE, HE WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 30, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND DEALER SAID THAT WAS THE WAY ABS WORKED. WHEN GETTING OF FREEWAY AND TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES, IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS A 2X4 UNDER BRAKE PEDAL, CAN'T PUSH BRAKE DOWN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 2000
MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US.
Crash 1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Sep 1, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
CONSUMER IS EXPIERENCING SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN MANUFACTURER'SRECALL 98043. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL JUST STOP, AND THERE'S NOTHING CONSUMER CAN DO. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE AMONG TRUCKS WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
THIS IS THE SECOND STATE INSPECTION I HAD TO GET NEW IDLER ARMS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 28, 2000
FRONT LEFT TORSION BAR BROKE IN DRIVEWAY. DEALER HAD UPDATE KIT FOR BOTH SIDES. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Aug 2, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 2000
WHILE SAFARI WAS PARKED TORSION BAR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. SAFARI WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION. BOTH TORSION BARS BROKE BECAUSE THE PARTS HAVE BEEN RE-ENGINEERED. GMC OBVIOUSLY KNEW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SAFARI'S. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 3, 2000
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN I PASSED A SLIGHT DIP IN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG RESEMBLING AN EXPLOSION AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SLAMMED TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED! IT WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE TIMING OF THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 3, 2000
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN I PASSED A SLIGHT DIP IN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG RESEMBLING AN EXPLOSION AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SLAMMED TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED! IT WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE TIMING OF THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Jun 9, 2000
Incident date: Mar 13, 2000
WHILE DRIVING FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END TO DROP. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST May 15, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
WHILE RECLINING PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT HANDLE FELL OFF. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENTIRE RECLINING MECHANISM UNDER CHAIR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW--THE MECHANISM CANNOT WITHSTAND THE TORSIONAL STRESS CAUSED BY LIFTING THE HANDLE TO ADJUST THE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Apr 27, 2000
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP DURING USE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN A BLINDING RAIN, THIS PRESENTED A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION TO BE IN ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
REAR DOOR FAILS TO OPEN, NOTICED THAT LATER YEARS HAVE KEY MECHANISM ADDED TO AUTO DOOR OPENER. A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE. ALL DEFECTS MINIMIZED OR DENIED AT FIRST, LATER CONFIRMED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
REAR DOOR FAILS TO OPEN, NOTICED THAT LATER YEARS HAVE KEY MECHANISM ADDED TO AUTO DOOR OPENER. A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE. ALL DEFECTS MINIMIZED OR DENIED AT FIRST, LATER CONFIRMED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
REAR DOOR FAILS TO OPEN, NOTICED THAT LATER YEARS HAVE KEY MECHANISM ADDED TO AUTO DOOR OPENER. A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED 3 TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE. ALL DEFECTS MINIMIZED OR DENIED AT FIRST, LATER CONFIRMED. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 GMC SAFARI

26 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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
631216 Dec 1, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INSUFFICIENT A/C PERFORMANCE AND/OR NOISY COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEALS. *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
GM569002 Apr 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
STEPPER MOTOR CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RESUME OR RESET (REPLACE SMCC MODULE). *TW
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
467108 Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
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

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 (current) 2 142
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 2 11 View
1985 3 2 View

Other GMC Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SIERRA 1500 233 10,607 View
YUKON 224 6,198 View
SIERRA 2500 169 2,217 View
SIERRA 3500 161 730 View
YUKON XL 157 2,899 View
SAVANA 142 448 View
SIERRA 133 4,904 View
ACADIA 84 7,520 View