Model year record

1994 GMC Safari

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 142 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V087000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
EXPLORER VAN COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,255
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-09
Owners notified
1994-05-11

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.

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 slip29115,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1874,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar13148,100 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1069,000 mi
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 battery2123,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling2123,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Suspension: front2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control210,250 mi
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Equipment1123,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Power train1123,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1155,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: hood1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1123,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many 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.