Major Problems with 1999 GMC Safari Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 GMC Safari

1999 GMC Safari VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 5

1999 GMC Safari REAR/OTHER Victims: 4 Mileage: 85000 miles

1999 GMC Safari SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1

Browse 1999 GMC Safari complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and INJECTORS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Safari owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experiences shuddering/bumping/clunk during acceleration and backing from parking space (especially with turning). this is especially noticeable after vehicle is	10 ~ 29869 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakeing van will pull very hard to right. after 1st time in shop the van went about 6 000...	9 ~ 17556 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	3
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC gm is refusing to fix problem. they claim that front brakes are over heated and rotors blue. suggest that customer...	3
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS seat belts located at the third seating in vehicle can not be fixed or be adjusted. notified dealer /manufacturer and...	3 ~ 28333 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING red engine light came on transmission was jumping into gear with 26 000 miles took to dealer they found nothing...	2 ~ 13000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the power window on the driver's side does not work. i was told by a gmc mechanic that the motor...	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION shudder during tight slow turning dealer rplaced transfer case control module problem fixed. *ak...	2 ~ 43651 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	2 ~ 22100 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	2
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	2
AIR BAGS ses light stayed on engine was running rough. dealer flushed the fuel injection system cleaned the prop valve and replaced	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicles fuel system is faulty causing the vehicle to exhibit a no start or stall condition while driving the...	2
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the vehicles fuel system is faulty causing the vehicle to exhibit a no start or stall condition while driving the...	2
POWER TRAIN vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power...	2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL possible problem exists as the brake and accelerator pedal are too close together....	2
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES idler arm replaced at 20 000 miles and again at 40 000 due to excessive wear. *slc...	2 ~ 35000 miles
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC second occurance of same problem with abs system engaging at low speeds for no reason on 1999 gmc safari van.	1 ~ 60000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION second occurance of same problem with abs system engaging at low speeds for no reason on 1999 gmc safari van.	1 ~ 60000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dealer had replaced the front differential component unit twice the carrier case gear kit and bearing at owner expense of	1
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC proportioner valve caught on fire cause unknown. please describe details. *ak...	1
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while doing routine maintenance on my vehicle- i removed the radiator cap and noticed that the gm dex-cool extended life...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS received recall notice 01v123000. contacted dealership. was informed by mechanic that parts for seat belt warning module were on back	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had to replace the coil wire twice on this vehicle. when the wire fails the engine cuts off...	1 ~ 37739 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS had to apply brakes in an emergency seat slid forward and caused driver to impact steering wheel with nose. dealer	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front rotors turned @ 16 000 miles due to shimmy. pads were not replaced. no cost-covered under warranty. vehicle now...	1
TIRES no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states there is differential wear between the left and front brake pads dealer stated this was normal wear consumer...	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while sitting in traffic on an incline vehicle accelerated suddenly hitting vehicle in front injuring 3 people. wife was standing...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE conusmers vehicle has been in for repairs of the fuel injectors six times. vehicle is not running properly because of...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES this is an initial report concerning tire failure on two seperate vehicles. i am an illinois state trooper. today a...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING on 4 occasions approximately once a month the key has been inserted into the ignition and failed to turn. on...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 4 occasions approximately once a month the key has been inserted into the ignition and failed to turn. on...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN driveline was not synchronized when turning a corner or when backing up. the tires seemed to be trying to catch	1 ~ 2000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicles fuel system is faulty causing the vehicle to exhibit a no start or stall condition while driving the...	1
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the vehicles fuel system is faulty causing the vehicle to exhibit a no start or stall condition while driving the...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES when the door is slightly ajar there is no warning chime or any indication that it is open or not	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC possible problem exists as the brake and accelerator pedal are too close together....	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving on highway transmission will slip between first to second gear. sometimes when this happens engine check light will	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump very noisy-dealer says its normal-i have yet to hear another van make the same noise!! i am completely	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passenger seat belt was not retracting. dealer replaced and adjusted it. *ak...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat blets located at the third seat in the vehicle cannot be fixed or adjusted. consumer has notified dealer. manufacture	1
REAR > SUSPENSION rearend needed to be replaced at 61 000 miles and a part within transmission locked up. consumer had to have	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT on two occasion while towing travel trailer the consumer rear axle began to make noise and the ring and pinion...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving 35 to 40 mph consumer rear ended another vehicle. upon impact driver and passenger sides air bags failed...	1

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