1993 GMC Safari
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 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).
Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
Owner complaints
61 complaints8 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Unknown or other
Customer has a concern about air bags**nar**cc the consumer was concerned with out of warranty automobiles. The consumer feels the general public may be at risk of air bag malfunction in the event of a crash. The consumer suggested that manufacturer's notify consumers when their warranty IS about…
Customer has a concern about air bags**nar**cc the consumer was concerned with out of warranty automobiles. The consumer feels the general public may be at risk of air bag malfunction in the event of a crash. The consumer suggested that manufacturer's notify consumers when their warranty IS about to expire and offer options. The consumer also stated he had to have all 3 flexible brake lines replaced on his vehicle. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
1993 GMC safari all wheel drive 7-passenger standard wheel base van with 42" torsion bar front springs and 182,000 miles. the driver's side front torsion spring broke inside the adjuster sleeve at the frame crossmember, dropping the driver's side onto the frame. While this failure occurred while…
1993 GMC safari all wheel drive 7-passenger standard wheel base van with 42" torsion bar front springs and 182,000 miles. the driver's side front torsion spring broke inside the adjuster sleeve at the frame crossmember, dropping the driver's side onto the frame. While this failure occurred while the vehicle was parked, just three days before I had used the van to take a trip with my family on the interstate at 70 mph. A failure here would have been catastrophic. I was informed by the dealer that the original spring design was no longer available, and the updated version could only be sold in pairs(both sides). it seems to me that if such a critical component as the front springs are so unreliable as to require a complete re-design, that a recall IS in order. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Vehicle idled and started roughly. also, black smoke came from the exhaust pipe upon starting. this was caused by malfunctioning components located in the fuel injection system. there was a tsb on this issue (not found in artemis). *Ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
The brackets on both sides of the transfer case, which held the front axle in place. consumer very concerned about transfer case dropping while vehicle IS in motion.*ak *ph *jb
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Sideview mirror shakes while driving. Dealer notified. *ak the mirror wobbled at low and high speeds and when going over bumps. the problem caused the image to be distorted. (head loose in housing) refer to odi# 1002432 *scc *jb
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Exceptionally dangerous spontaneous shearing of front left torsion bar. GMC must know of this problem, because they have completely redesigned the torsion bars, requiring a major retrofitting (at the owner's expense) of the van's cross frame member. fortunately for us, this major component of the…
Exceptionally dangerous spontaneous shearing of front left torsion bar. GMC must know of this problem, because they have completely redesigned the torsion bars, requiring a major retrofitting (at the owner's expense) of the van's cross frame member. fortunately for us, this major component of the suspension broke while the car was parked. Other reports on the internet describe the part as breaking while driving, instantly dropping the left side of the car until the tire hits the wheel well and throwing the car violently to the left.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Brakes pulsate intermittently and without prior warning. brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and will not stop or grab. dealership IS aware of problem. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I just signed up for this on my computer and I got a recall notice on the ABS system. I called my local dealer to find out what to do about it and they said they have no idea what I'm talkin' about. The nhtsa campaign # IS 99i006000 and stated that the dealers are to modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Repeated break failure, this time total failure caused wreck not involving any other vehicals or personal property. Van IS total loss.*ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Suspension › Front · Vehicle speed control
We feel that this van has had more than it's share of repairs. it has been towed home from cambridge md twice. once due to alternator freezing up and breaking belt, and once for faulty ignition. it has had 4 alternators, an ac sensor, compressor and orafice. the rt. Ft. Pass. Door has had: new…
We feel that this van has had more than it's share of repairs. it has been towed home from cambridge md twice. once due to alternator freezing up and breaking belt, and once for faulty ignition. it has had 4 alternators, an ac sensor, compressor and orafice. the rt. Ft. Pass. Door has had: new elec. Motor, window glide, weatherstripping. I've had 3 egr valves installed, an "o" ring replaced, and 3 motor mounts replaced. power steering pump and hose replaced. I've had the roof repainted. And several spots around the windows repainted black where the paint IS just peeling off. the starter was replaced. I've also replaced the valve seal, and water pump. I've had rust repaired 3 times on the inside hindge area of the upper dutch door. And in just last two months, I've had to replace the idler arms, pitman arms, and fuel injection system. these are just repairs that I have receipts for, many were done at the original dealership when no receipts were issued. I've complained about the gas mileage ever since we've owned the van. the manufacturer claimed we would get 15/20 mpg. when I complained to the dealers, I was told that once it was broken in, gas mileage would improve. well, I've got 100,00 miles on it now, and my average gas mileage IS 14 mpg. we're lucky if we ever see 18-20 mpg. When we get 14 mpg, that's a combination of highway, and stop and go driving around the neighborhood. I'm just glad that we purchased the geico mechanical breakdown insurance when it was offered.
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tread of the firestone pt70-15 tire separated from the tire while driving damaging the right rear fender. nlm
- Service brakes, air › Antilock · Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
We took the car to the dealer they said everything was o.k. Can't find nothing wrong with the car.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Suspension
Put foot on brake to put vehicle in reverse heard a very large bang, the whole front end dropped, idler arms replaced and egr valve
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Power mirror wire harness near 5 amp inline fuse has rubbed on emegency break mount. This has resulted in the white wire for the left power mirror being stripped to the point that the wire conductor IS in direct contact with the emergency brake mount causing a short. A similar problem occured last…
Power mirror wire harness near 5 amp inline fuse has rubbed on emegency break mount. This has resulted in the white wire for the left power mirror being stripped to the point that the wire conductor IS in direct contact with the emergency brake mount causing a short. A similar problem occured last year with a wire for the dome lights behind the roof console. That wire was totaly exposed and shorting to a console mount attached to the roof of the vehicle. I contacted gm canada today about the power mirror wire problem and they basically said the problem was mine to fix and they would keep a record of coomplaint. I think they should protect the wires in a casing where thay know or ought to know that they may come into contact with sharp edge metal surfaces. Please note that this problem will also be reported to transport canada shortly. I believe a vehicle recall may be in order. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
When entering vehicle left front end dropped due to torsion bar snapping. Dealer said both torsion bars needed to be replaced. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When I applied the brakes in the snow I get a moaning noise (like someone playing a wind instrument poorly) and it takes forever to stop and it goes into a uncontrolled skid. *ak
- Seat belts
Driver's side seat belt length IS too short to accommidate driver correctly. Recall was issued 10/94 #94v207000 for the same problem, but this vehicle was not included due to vin#. *Ak *yc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes vehicle did not stop, and driver hit vehicle in front of him. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said brakes were normal. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The anti-brake system failed causing the ABS light to come on / off. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer cannot determine the problem. there IS a recall regarding the anti-brake system, but this vehicle IS not included. *yc *slc
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Gm of canada and the transport canada has been notified of this problem. Gm response IS that if they detect a problem with a component they will investigate although it sounded more like a brush off. They claim that there IS not a problem at this time with the torsion bar failure. The person I…
Gm of canada and the transport canada has been notified of this problem. Gm response IS that if they detect a problem with a component they will investigate although it sounded more like a brush off. They claim that there IS not a problem at this time with the torsion bar failure. The person I spoke with at transport canada was aware of 5 other reported cases of torsion bar failure on this model in the past two months. A gm dealer contacted in hamilton ontario had another request for torsion bar replacements yesterday. A local wrecking yard has a van in there posession with a broken torsion bar. I feel there IS a problem hence my contact with nhtsa, transport canada, and gm canada. Indeed the design of the torsion bar was changed on 1996 and newer astro/ safari AWD vans and the old style torsion bar IS not available from gm canada. This means the whole front end needs to be retro fitted at the owners expense to the new style torsion bar. I have not recieved a satisfactory response to my problem. I would appreciate any help your organization may be able to provide. Thank you for your time.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brake pedal IS applied its goes straight to the floor. There IS no response from the brake system. Has to release and apply again to get the vehicle to stop, this has to be repeated more than once at times. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor and then air will release and let the pedal back up. Dlr has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Automatic transmission selector lever stuck in park position.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS fail when wet allowing wheels to lock up. No code IS generated in computer. Dealer lost without code. When system IS dry and operating, if a slippery condition encountered after brakes have been applied; computer actuates but vehicle does not attempt to stop. This condition started in 1996 and…
ABS fail when wet allowing wheels to lock up. No code IS generated in computer. Dealer lost without code. When system IS dry and operating, if a slippery condition encountered after brakes have been applied; computer actuates but vehicle does not attempt to stop. This condition started in 1996 and continues today. No failure code IS generated when system fails. Originaly one speed sensor was replaced at onset of problem.
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.
- 634576Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks.
- 608382Subject regarding ABS 3-sensor EBC4 - special policy.
- 52576Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 52571Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm).
- 51281Policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 45821Inoperative or erratic speedometer and/or vehicle shifts down into second gear or will not shift out of second gear (replace connector C240).
- 45817Vehicle does not start readily upon cranking (replace fuel pump relay).
- 43025Unknown
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 39297Inoperative or erratic speedometer and/or vehicle shifts down into second gear or will not shift out of second gear.
- 38077General motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans may experience a condition, at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit, where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed. To prevent this condition form occurring, dealers will replace the cruise control vacuum release valve and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable.
- 38072Hvac fan inoperative.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
- 37942Transmission extention seal leaks.
- 37825Message announcing manufacturer recall 93c56.
- 37823Manufacturer recall - general motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans may experience a condition at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed to prevent this conditionfrom occurring, dealers will replace the cruise control vacuum release valve and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable as needed.
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