1996 GMC Safari (GMC)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Structure › Body › Door
I love this van but im beginning to think there IS something wrong with the door handles. When I least expect it the handles will just break off in my hand. I have replaced each one at least twice. I was wondering if there IS a recall on them that I was not aware of. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
TL *- the contact called regarding a 1996 GMC safari van. the contact was traveling at 25 mph and when he approached a stop sign the cruise control engaged. his foot remained on the brakes, but the vehicle continued into the intersection and was hit by another vehicle. the contact stated that…
TL *- the contact called regarding a 1996 GMC safari van. the contact was traveling at 25 mph and when he approached a stop sign the cruise control engaged. his foot remained on the brakes, but the vehicle continued into the intersection and was hit by another vehicle. the contact stated that both of the vehicles were badly damaged. the vehicle did not have cruise control indicator, but he felt the cruise control engage. there were no injuries. the contact has a copy of the police report. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. *Ak updated 02/27/07. *Jb
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 mph, a loud noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. it was maneuvered off the road and stopped. the vehicle was towed to a residence where a dealer representative came for an inspection and determined the passenger side torsion bar fractured, and needed to be replaced.
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
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