1999 Gmc Safari problems
The Chevrolet Astro is a van that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of American auto manufacturer General Motors from 1985 to 2005. Sold alongside the GMC Safari, the Astro was marketed in multiple configurations, including passenger minivan and cargo van.
The Astro and Safari used a rear-wheel drive chassis; all-wheel drive became an option in 1990. For its entire production, the Astro and Safari were produced by Baltimore Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland; the vans would be the final model line produced by the facility. In total, approximately 3.2 million Astros and Safaris were produced from 1985 through 2005.
Background
The Astro and Safari were introduced for the 1985 model year as the first minivan from General Motors. While marketed as a response to the first-generation Chrysler minivans, GM selected a rear-wheel drive layout, sizing the Astro and Safari closely to the short-wheelbase Chevrolet G10 van. Similar to the Ford Aerostar, to reduce production costs, GM adapted light-truck powertrain components; engines and transmissions were sourced from the Chevrolet S-10, allowing for a towing capacity of up to 5,500 lb (2,500 kg).
Prior to its use on a minivan, the Astro nameplate was used twice by General Motors; in 1967 (for the Chevrolet Astro 1 concept car) and from 1969 until 1987 (on the GMC Astro COE semitractor). GMC sourced the Safari nameplate from Pontiac (used by the latter to denote station wagons). As GMC was half of the Pontiac/GMC Division (later including Buick), from 1985 through 1989, both GMC and Pontiac Safaris were simultaneously offered through the same dealership network.
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Common 1999 Gmc Safari problems
The 1999 GMC Safari is known to have engine problems, with the most reported issue being engine stalls while driving.
Another common problem with the 1999 GMC Safari is related to the ABS light due to brake system control unit failure. This issue can affect the vehicle's braking system, making it difficult to stop the car safely.
The 1999 GMC Safari may also have issues with the starter, as reported by a car owner who replaced the starter, spark plugs, wires, air filter, mass airflow sensor, crankshaft position sensor, ignition control module, rotor, distributor cap, and checked the fuel pressure at the fuel check valve on top of the engine. Despite these efforts, the car still wouldn't start, indicating a more complex problem with the vehicle's ignition system.
Other issues reported by GMC Safari owners include engine stalls while driving, rough idle when in gear, rear doors that won't open, transfer case lockup, heater not working, engine problems, electrical issues, HVAC problems, suspension problems, and brakes problems. These issues can affect various parts of the vehicle, from the engine and electrical system to the brakes and suspension.
In summary, the 1999 GMC Safari has several common problems, including engine stalls while driving, ABS light due to brake system control unit failure, and issues with the starter, ignition system, and other parts of the vehicle. These problems can be costly to fix and may affect the vehicle's safety and reliability.
Are GMC Safaris good?
GMC Safari fan
It has been very reliable and gets >17.5 mpg doing package delivery in northern Nevada. It drives well, feels planted on the road and is rattle free. With regular maintenance this van should easily eclipse 200K miles.
Is the GMC Safari FWD or RWD?
rear-wheel drive
The Astro and Safari used a rear-wheel drive chassis; all-wheel drive became an option in 1990.
When did they stop making GMC Safari?
General Motors today announced that its Chevy Astro and GMC Safari will be discontinued in 2005. As a consequence, the company's Baltimore, Maryland assembly plant, which exclusively builds the Chevy Astro and GMC Safari, will also close in 2005.
Is a GMC Safari a minivan?
GMC Safari All-Wheel-Drive Passenger Minivan. This Safari was government owned and will run circles around any van produced today or in the past.
1999 Gmc Safari car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Safari problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Gmc Safari vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Gmc Safari
The NHTSA has received 88 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Gmc Safari. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Gmc Safari vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-05
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SAFARI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING FAN ACTIVATED AUTOMATICALLY, WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-01
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SAFARI. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2005, THE STEERING IDLER ARM HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS LOST STEERING ABILITY. THE CONTACT HAS PUT 30,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE IN TWO YEARS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE IDLER ARMS HAVE FAILED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. SHE HAS NOT CONTACTED A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 99,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-30
- VIN: 1GKEL19W8XB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S ABS SENSOR UNIT FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS SENSOR UNIT THREE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-29
- VIN: 1GKDM19W0XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1999 GMC SAFARI TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SEE GM TSB #00-07-30-002 DATED 11/2000. 1ST-2ND LATE SHIFT, REVERSE, 2ND, & 4TH GEAR CAUSED IMMEDIATE FAILURE. ALL REQUIRED TRANSMISSION SERVICE PERFORMED BY DEALER ON THIS VEHICLE. ROOT CAUSE IS THE KNOWN SUN GEAR SHELL FAILURE IN THE GM 4L60E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 70,511 MILES. FILED GMC CUSTOMER COMPLAINT #1-366073225. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I WAS TRAVELING ON MY JOB. I WAS IN ATLANTA GA. AND IT WAS RAINING. TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN AND I LIGHTLY APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED DOWN CAUSING THE YUKON TO SLIDE. I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES AND IT WAS RAINING EVERYTIME. THE RECALL SAID IT WAS ONLY FOR UP NORTH. I TRAVEL NORTH ALL THE TIME ON MY JOB. BUT I LIVE IN ALABAMA. SO I THINK THE RECALL SHOULD COVER MY 99 GMC YUKON ALSO.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-02
- VIN: 1GKEL19WXXB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT: ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE PROBLEM BEGAN. WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS ABOUT 5-10 MPH ABS KICKS IN AND A GRINDING SOUND OCCURS. THIS CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. ALL WHEEL DRIVE, ALL WHEEL ANTILOCK TO THE OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER SAID THAT THE ABS SENSOR LOOKED CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE BUT IT SHOWED NO CODES. WHEN THE ABS FUSE IS PULLED THE CAR WORKS FINE BUT HAS NO ABS. THE OWNER HASN'T DISCONNECTED THE ABS FUSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET AND THE PROBLEM HAS REMAINED ABOUT THE SAME. THE PROBLEM OCCURS ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME DURING LOW SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS.*AK *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-04
- VIN: 1GKEL19W8XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS MORNING (5/4/05) WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 GMC SAFARI, I EXPERIENCED A JOLT AND A HIGH RPM REV AND A LONG 1-2 SHIFT. I GOT TO MY DESTINATION (1/4 MILE UP THE ROAD) AND THEN DISCOVERED THAT I HAD NO REVERSE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE DEALER (A 6-MILE DRIVE). I NOTICED IN ADDITION TO NO REVERSE, THERE WAS ALSO NO OVERDRIVE (4TH GEAR). THE PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS FROM THE DEALER IS A FAILED SUN SHELL ASSEMBLY. THEY (THE DEALER) INDENTIFIES THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM. TO REPAIR IT REQUIRES A MAJOR OVERHAUL A NEARLY $2000.00 REPAIR. I'M A MEMBER OF IATN (INTERNATION AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS' NETWORK) AND I DID A SERACH OF THIS CONCERN AND LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE. I ALSO LEARNED THAT GM HAS A TSB ON THIS CONCERN (I DON'T KNOW THE NUMBER OR NATURE OF THE TSB). AT 6-YEARS OF AGE AND 88,000 MILES THIS (IN MY ESTIMATION) IS A PREMATURE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SERVICED (FLUSHED AND FILTER REPLACEMENT) TWICE IN THE PAST THREE YEARS AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED. I DO TOW TWO SNOWMOBILES IN THE WINTER, BUT THE WEIGHT IS BY FAR WITHIN THE PARAMETERS STATED FOR THIS VEHICLE. I CALLED THE GM SERVICE ASSISTANCE CENTER AND THE WOMAN ACKNOWLEDGED THE PATTERN FAILURE, BUT SAID THEIR "POLICY" FOR GOODWILL ASSISTANCE IS CAPPED AT 72,000 MILES, MY VEHICLE HAS 88,000 MILES. SHE WAS PREPARED TO OFFER ME SOME KIND OF VOUCHER TO BE USED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW GM VEHICLE, BUT I'M NOT INTERESTED IN THAT. THERE'S CLEARLY A PRODUCT CONCERN, AND IF GM IS WILLING TO GIVE ME A DEAL ON A NEW CAR, WHY DON'T THEY GIVE ME A "DEAL" ON REPAIRING THIS ONE? ANYWAY, THAT'S MY COMPLAINT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EMAIL FM ROBERT CARTER (TX) RE GMC REFUSING TO REPAIR A RECALL ENGINE PART FREE OF CHARGE ON HIS GMC SAFARI VAN SINCE HE MISSED THE RECALL CUT OFF DATE WHILE ON MILITARY DUTY OVERSEAS.*MR *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-15
- VIN: 1GKDM19W6XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: (1) NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE MOVED IN REVERSE ALTHOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS ABLE TO BE PLACED INTO R. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE SMOOTHLY IN ANY FORWARD GEARS. HOWEVER, IT WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD AND SUBSEQUENTLY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ONTO A TRANSPORT TRAILER FOR TOWING. (2) FORTUNATELY, THE FAILURE HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AND NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES WERE INCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LOADED ONTO A U-HAUL VEHICLE TRANSPORT TRAILER AND TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACILITY (OCEAN SIDE TRANSMISSION INCORPORATED LOCATED IN OCEANSIDE, CA). (3) TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED WITH SEVERAL PARTS REPLACED AT THE COST OF ALMOST $2000.00. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP SAID THE SHELL WAS CRACKED AND "THIS VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION IS KNOWN FOR HAVING A WEAK SHELL". I HAVE THIS OLD PART AVAILABLE AND IT IS BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES APPEARING TO HAVE SHEARED APART. *JB
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-25
- VIN: 1GKEL19W5XB
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: SECOND OCCURANCE OF SAME PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS FOR NO REASON ON 1999 GMC SAFARI VAN. THE PROBLEM IS A BAD SENSOR IN THE FRONT BRAKES BUT REQUIRES A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY UNIT.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-17
- VIN: 1GKEL19W0XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DRIVELINE WAS NOT SYNCHRONIZED WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR WHEN BACKING UP. THE TIRES SEEMED TO BE TRYING TO CATCH UP TO EACH OTHER. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-29
- VIN: 1GDEL19W1XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONSUMER WAS IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS THE PROBLEM, YET THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-17
- VIN: 1GKDM19W6XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DEAR WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, LAST MONDAY(5-17-04) MY CAR WOULD NOT START. PRIOR TO THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE, IT HAS BEEN A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. THE F- CONTROL HAD BROKE IN TWO. THE CAR CAN NOT GO INTO GEAR AND/OR CHANGES GEARS WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN THE F CONTROL IS BROKEN. THE CAR WAS TOWED THE NEXT DAY TO THE DEALER. IT WAS AT THE DEALER UNTIL FRIDAY(052104), DUE TO THE NEED TO ORDER THE F CONTROL PART. THE CAR SEEMS TO BE REPAIRED. I DO HAVE THE OLD PART. I AM NOTIFYING YOU DUE TO THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE IF A VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN THE F CONTROL BREAKS. I WAS PARKED AT THE TIME MY F CONTOL BROKE. I HAVE NOTIFIED GMC. I WILL ALSO NOTIFY CALIFORNIA SAFETY BOARD. SINCERELY, DANNA WILLIAMS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-15
- VIN: J8DE4B149X7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS IS A GMC TRUCK W5500 FIRST WAS A OIL LINE THAT LEFT ME STRANDED FOR 3 DAYS WAITING FOR A PART THEN WAS A RUBBER PIECE OFF FAN SRAD THAT DROP IN TO FAN CAUSING OVERHEATING AND FAN DAMAGE 7 MONTHS LATER THE SAME EXACT OIL LINE FAILED AGAIN CAUSING 3 MORE DAYS OF DOWN TIME AND MORE EXPENCES I AM ON MY 3RD ANTIFREEZE STORGE TANK AT 100$ APOP THE PROBLEM IAM HAVING AS OF THIS DATE 03/30/03 OIL IS SHOWING UP IN THE ANTIFREEZE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP AFTER 2 DAYS OF CHECKING THEY REPLACE THE STORAGE TANK TOLD ME IT WAS ROAD GRIM SENT ME ON MY WAY 200$ LATER 1 WEEK LATER THE OIL IS BACK IN THE TANK THIS IS STILL A PROBLEM AS OF THIS DATE I CAN NOT AFFORD DOWN TIME EVERY WEEK OR REPLACING TANKS AS WELL I AM A SMALL BUSINESS MAN I WAS IN THE AIR FREIGHT DELIVERY SERVICE WORK MOSTLY OUT OF AIRPORTS MY BUSINESS WAS SEVERLY HURT AFTER 9/11/00 I HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE KEEPING UP MY PAYMENTS WITH COSTLY REPAIR BILLS WHICH STRARTED ONE MONTH AFTER 9/11 AND STILL PERSIST TODAY
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-04
- VIN: 1GKEL19W2XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DEALER HAD REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT UNIT TWICE, THE CARRIER CASE GEAR KIT AND BEARING AT OWNER EXPENSE OF $ 1,500. DOLLARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDM7H1B3XJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE BACKFIRE DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.*MR IF THIS OCCURRED, IT WOULD RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *PH. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR FILTER AND AIR CLEANER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A GMC DEALER TO VERIFY THAT THE AIR CLEANER AND AIR FILTER HAD BEEN REPLACED, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FROM GMC WHO STATED REIMBURSEMENT WOULD BE ISSUED ONCE ALL THE NECESSARY PAPER WAS RECEIVED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CLAIM WAS FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL MOTORS DID NOT PAY FOR THAT AND THE CLAIM WAS FOR A WARRANTY ITEM AND THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, THEREFORE THE CLAIM WAS DENIED. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-01
- VIN: 1GKDM19W9XB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I OWN A 1999 GMC SAFARI THAT HAD ITS TRANSMISSION FAIL AT LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. IT FAILED BEFORE ITS FIRST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD I WAS OUT OF THE 3/36 WARRANTY PERIOD SO I WAS OUT OF LUCK. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-10
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: RED ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TRANSMISSION WAS JUMPING INTO GEAR, WITH 26,000 MILES, TOOK TO DEALER THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. TOOK TRIP TO FLORIDA RED LIGHT CAME ON TOOK TO AAMCO TRANSMISSION (36,000 MI) FOUND PROBLEM,850$, SAID THIS WAS COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE. GMC PAID ME HALF, GOING TO COURT WITH DEALER FOR OTHER HALF. MY WARRANTY WAS OVER DUE TO YEARS. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO SECOND GEAR AND THEN STALLED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDM19W6XB
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-15
- VIN: 1GKDM19W9XB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GROOVED TO THE POINT THAT TURNING THEM WOULD HAVE MADE THEM TO THIN FOR SAFE USE. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR THAT THE ROTORS WARPED SO BADLY AT LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. IN MY OPINION AND MY MECHANICS, GMC IS INSTALLING INFERIOR ROTORS AT A GREAT EXPENSE TO IT'S CUSTOMERS. DT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-02
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 9999
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHERE THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR DID NOT HOLD THE PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MR SCC
INTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GBFG15R7X1
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THERE ARE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS TO ALERT THE CONSUMER IF ANY OF THE DOOR'S ARE NOT PROPERLY CLOSED.*JG
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GBFG15R7X1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THE POSITIONING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT PANEL AT THE FRONT OF THE SEAT CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER TRIES TO ADJUST THE SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ONE CAN NOT ADJUST THE SEAT WITHOUT BENDING DOWN AND LOOKING AWAY FROMT HE ROAD.*JG
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GBFG15R7X1
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF THE REPEATED REPAIRS MADE TO CORRECT THE MALFUNCTIONING AIR CONDITIONER, BOTH FRONT AND REAR. *JG
1999 Gmc Safari recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1999 Gmc Safari.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Negative 1999 Gmc Safari car reviews
Positive 1999 Gmc Safari car reviews
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We purchased this van a few years ago and have been using it extensively ever since. My wife uses it daily to transport our three kids, and we have taken it on many long trips. Despite the wear and tear, it remains spacious and comfortable. We did have to replace the alternator, but it was an easy fix. Additionally, the front brakes wear out a bit faster than some other cars, but it's not a major issue. Overall, we really love this van (even though it's a bit square-looking!). We haven't found anything else on the market that can match its versatility and reliability.
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Good strong minivan. It has great towing capacity. The kids aren't cramped like in smaller minivans. It's also very safe and built tough.
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I have a trailer and it's the only thing that can carry 8 people plus a 5,000 pound trailer without any difficulty.
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This is a very useful vehicle with more power than I need. It has good mileage, especially with 6 people in it. It is also very reliable and requires low maintenance.
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I appreciate everything about it, however, due to my short legs and arthritis, I find it challenging to enter and exit the vehicle.
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Are you having problems with your 1999 Gmc Safari?
Carson Mosciski 2024-11-16
This vehicle is designed for rugged activities such as towing boats, but unfortunately, I have experienced some issues with the brakes and front end. I had to replace the front brakes and rotors at only 20,000 miles, and the rotors were too worn to be turned. Additionally, the general tires needed to be replaced at 30,000 miles, and new idler arms were required at 36,000 miles. Despite these issues, I have only used the vehicle for pleasure and to tow my boat less than 20 miles a year. It is important to note that these repairs were not covered under warranty, but I am confident in my decision to invest in this vehicle for its intended purposes.
Izaiah Schimmel 2024-10-01
As listed in the review section, not bad for an American car.
Lisandro Gottlieb 2024-09-25
This vehicle is a pleasure to drive and is perfect for shopping and long trips. Although we have had to replace several parts, including window motors, a seat motor, an alternator, a fuel pump, a wiper circuit board, and other various items, some under warranty and some not, we have always been able to get it fixed. When I complained to GMC about the fuel pump, they offered me an $800 certificate towards a new GMC product, which unfortunately expired before the pump went out. Yesterday, we experienced an issue with the blower motor switch, which only worked on high. Despite these challenges, we remain confident in the overall quality of this vehicle.
Houston Baumbach 2024-08-13
If you are considering buying a Safari van, I would like to share my experience with you. Unfortunately, I had some issues with my vehicle and had to have it bought back under the Lemon Law. However, I would like to advise you to always buy a warranty to avoid any unexpected expenses. Despite my negative experience, I believe that with proper care and maintenance, these vehicles can be reliable. I hope this information helps you make an informed decision.
Gabriel Kshlerin 2024-07-29
This vehicle has had some issues with electrical problems and battery life, but overall it has been reliable. The front end may wear tires quickly, but proper alignment can help mitigate this. It is worth noting that the front seats may be a bit cramped for those who require more head or leg room. However, if you are looking for a reliable car, this one is definitely worth considering.