1991 GMC Safari
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1991 GMC Safari. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.
Remedy
Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.
Owner complaints
39 complaints5 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Loss of brake action due to instant fluid loss. Brake line ruptured due to extreme and isolated corrosion in brakeline located area of gasoline tank (forward of rear axle on driver's side.) no notice or prior events leading to failure. Have noted many internet complaints of this nature and location on both GMC safari and chevrolet astro vans and silverado light trucks - year and/or mileage not a factor. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 GMC safari. the contact noticed that the ABS warning indicator consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. secondly, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle skids. he IS in the process of notifying a dealer in reference to the failures. the failure mileage was 174,000 and current mileage was 175,000. updated 04-23-09 *bf updated 04/24/09.*jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
1991 safari hood came up while driving and shattered the windshield. *ts *jb
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Seat belts · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I have had more transmission problems from my 1991 GMC safari MINI van than all other previous vehicles I've ever owned. I'm looking at my third transmission overhaul soon (seems like one every two years) and I don't drive fast and don't have a hitch to "pull" anything. Currently, my…
I have had more transmission problems from my 1991 GMC safari MINI van than all other previous vehicles I've ever owned. I'm looking at my third transmission overhaul soon (seems like one every two years) and I don't drive fast and don't have a hitch to "pull" anything. Currently, my transmission slips into neutral when the transmission shifts from 2ND to drive. it went from happening once a month to approximately 4-6 times a day. the transmissions shops I've seen say I need an overhaul again. I hate this GMC automatic transmission.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
Numerous complaints identical to those experienced by other owners of this vehicle type. Twice now when applying brakes in a panic situation the ABS system failed and warning light came on. Replaced ecu on brake system once now dealer informs that IS must be replaced again at a cost of $1200. I…
Numerous complaints identical to those experienced by other owners of this vehicle type. Twice now when applying brakes in a panic situation the ABS system failed and warning light came on. Replaced ecu on brake system once now dealer informs that IS must be replaced again at a cost of $1200. I believe this IS an extravagant maintenance expense every time you need the anti-lock portion of the braking system. Also had to replace front drive shaft due to failure, must replace idler arms every two years due to failure and also had to replace the electrical connecters on the blower switch due to overheating and melting the switch. *nlm
- Tires
I was travling at about 60 miles and hour when the a piece of the tire out sideway. the size 12 inches x 8 inches blew out of the tirer hitting the car nex to me. I have never seen a tirer have such catastrophic failure the side wall IS missing a piece from first out side thread to the rim bead by…
I was travling at about 60 miles and hour when the a piece of the tire out sideway. the size 12 inches x 8 inches blew out of the tirer hitting the car nex to me. I have never seen a tirer have such catastrophic failure the side wall IS missing a piece from first out side thread to the rim bead by about 12 inches long. The tirer exploded IS the best way to describe it out of no ware on smooth dry road way. blowing the piece out into the passing lane hitting a car in that lane. the piece was not recovered. dt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckle will no longer latch. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While consumer was driving transmission dip stick popped off, and transmission fluid was all over windsheild. Transmission was not working aftrerwards. Contacted dealer ,and was not willing to do anything.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vhicle.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Upper part of power seat track attached to seat breaking, allowing seat to fail in rear-end collisions. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The seatbelts will not remain stable. Passengers must repeatedly remove and reattatch them to remain secure. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving over 50 mph and consumer needs to come to a sudden stop he steps on brakes and holds them, the vehicle goes from 50 to 65 before the brakes stop the vehicle. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes stopped but acted very slow and loss of brake pedal a few times after it happened. Brake system has now lost the anti-lock system completely and was given a price of $1500 to replace. I believe this it extreamly toohigh. *Ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Whenever the vehicle IS turned on the ABS warning light comes on. Mechanic says the sensor needs to be replaced. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Whenever brakes are applied vehicle would be thrown into another lane. First, brakes on driver's side, would lock up. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired entire brake system. The problem has reappeared & was informed its the ABS. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake problems. Upon applying the brakes hard to avoid a crash, traveling about 25 mph, the anti lock warning ligh cam eon. when taken to the dealership, the anti-lock brake computer was replaced. please provide any further information. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Was told the unit would have to be replaced at a cost of $1200. No safety defect listed. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
The consumer state's while driving about 60mph coming off a ramp the vehicle would'nt stop and the consumer applied the brakes, and vehicle still wouldn't stop, causing the consumer to make a right a turn and hitting the median. Vehicle flipped over and came to a stop. *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Cable suspending the spare tire rusted, and spare tire fell off. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Driving at approximately 40-45 consumer hit tree. Defect in driver's power seat, caused the seatback to fall onto passenger who was sitting behind driver. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Interior lighting · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vent switch smokes when turned on.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving the fan in the dashboard for the a/c caught on fire. The dealer has been notified. *ak
- Suspension › Front
The front end constantly goes out of alignment, causing the tire to go flat. The dealer has been notified. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Instrument panel/dash electrical fire
Alleged electrical fires may occur in the dash area while the subject vehicles are being operated or while parked.
- Seat back bolt breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Brake failure
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- Brake failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10028790General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. Chevrolet astro and GMC safari vans; hummer 2 are included. Updated 5/24/11.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10007244Window regulator motor does not fit.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 39270Unknown
- 38076California recall - general motors has determined that certain 1991 c/k trucks, M/L and g vans with 4.3L engines may be emitting non-methane hydrocarbons in excess of california emission standards. To correct this condition, dealers are to install a new exhaust oxygen sensor.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
- 37942Transmission extention seal leaks.
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