Model year record

1991 GMC Safari

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 60 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V187000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
604,207
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-16
Owners notified
1994-01-20

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V119000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
341,364
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-11-08

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V164000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
SHERROD VANS, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,842
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-20
Owners notified
1992-06-04

Defect description

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Safety risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11174,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3128,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Vehicle speed control3
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2128,500 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Unknown or other2150,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train1150,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts1150,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic1277,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1128,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1128,500 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front1
Tires1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1

The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.