Model year record

1995 GMC Safari

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

GMC Safari, 1995–2005 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2005 generation. 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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