Model year record

1995 GMC Safari

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 256 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V175000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
69
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-13
Owners notified
1995-09-13

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Safety risk

LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE LEFT-HAND CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO- FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V188000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,037
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-04
Owners notified
1994-09-21

Defect description

THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THESE FUEL LINES CAN LOOSEN TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE LINES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL LOWER THE FUEL TANK AND TIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK LINES TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.

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 slip39119,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2875,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer23
Air bags: frontal1393,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Service brakes, air: antilock5
Structure: body: door5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)4
Seats4110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control394,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Suspension: front3
Vehicle speed control3160,121 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3
Air bags2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2166,230 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system294,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Service brakes, hydraulic2162,840 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Tires: tread/belt2156,600 mi
Unknown or other2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module180,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Child seat1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1160,121 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1110,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light135 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering1162,840 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1166,230 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times 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.