Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 GMC Safari

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 66 owner complaints on file.

GMC Safari, 1985–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1985–1994 generation. Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

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.

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 slip20—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar754,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Suspension: front2130,000 mi
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module168,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1171,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 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.

Other GMC Safari model years

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All GMC Safari recalls by year

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.