We found the following complaints for GMC SAFARI (1989)
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On going electrical problems since before i bought it, but even when i had a rebuilt engine put in by miles chev, millington,tn in july 97 at 146,737 miles ,nothing was said about any engine fires...most mechanics said it was a "minor" electrial problem...the "service enginesoon" light came on when it needed oil, and periodically the red brake light came on, even though the emergancy brake had not been applied and the lever pulled to double check for release. No other warnings of possible fire...no smoke or odors that night, justdrove home about 20 miles in the rain, parked in my drive and about 3.5hrs later a man walking by saw it burning and had people call 911. Tune up & oil chg. @187,314m,12/17/98.
The aux pulley that hold crankshaft and the timing gear pulley broke two time.tt
The consumer has been experiencing problems withseat belts. Whiledriving the seat belt doesn't adjust, it's loose.it does not hold.this defect complies with recall 98v150000.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.the bolt holding the engine bracket broke off.
Steering column bolt that holds the steering column in place, becomes very loose, can not shift gears and use turn signals.tt
Steering column bolt that holds the steering column in place, becomes very loose, can not shift gears and use turn signals.tt
Gear shifter stuck in park position.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withseat belts. Whiledriving the seat belt doesn't adjust, it's loose.it does not hold.this defect complies with recall 98v150000.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.the bolt holding the engine bracket broke off.
The driver and buckle will not lock when pulling forward and go backwards the seat belt retractor don't tighten up .tt
Driver and passenger side seat belt retractor when pulled forward and backwards doesn't tighten up.tt
Vehicle rear middle bench outside seat belts retractor mechanism had broken parts jamming in a fixed position.tt
While driving vehicle at 60 mph vehicle went out of control. Driver was ejected from seat because the lap belt did not hold. Furthermore vehicle would pull to the right when going over 55 mph.
Rear seat belt failed under hard braking.also, power steering pump rear bracket malfunctioned.
The aluminum or similar material bracket which connects the electronically-controlled driver's seat to the floor guides is "ripped" --- not completely but enough to make the seat insecure and definitely unsafe in a sudden stop or impact.
After having recall repair work done on seat, the seat bolt broke again, causing the seat to recline into the rear seat. Recall#93v187000.
While driving vehicle at 60 mph vehicle went out of control. Driver was ejected from seat because the lap belt did not hold. Furthermore vehicle would pull to the right when going over 55 mph.
Steering column bolt that holds the steering column in place, becomes very loose, can not shift gears and use turn signals.tt
Power steering pulley came apart, causing serpentine belt to break
Bolt that connects the power steering unit to the motor sheared off, replaced with steel bolt, then the bracket cracked causing power steering unit to come off.
Rear seat belt failed under hard braking.also, power steering pump rear bracket malfunctioned.
Without warning the tie rod ripped itself out of the frame.if this vehicle had been traveling at normal speed, the driver would have completely lost the ability to steer the vehicle.one body shop owner said that he has never seen or heard of anything like this.
While getting into vehicle driver's side handle broke off door into driver's hand, the passenger's side handle has not broken. Dealer has not seen anything like it.
Front van captains chair frame and track, has had to be repair several times.seat lifts up, does not stay secured to track.
Random failure of the windshield wipers when vehicle is in motion. Very spooky when it happens at night.when questioned the dealership is not aware of any problem. But they knew just what the problem is and they have a fix.*la
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