1996 GMC Safari electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 GMC Safari — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electrical system fails even with new battery, alternator. When I attempt to start vehicle all power is lost. Happened last year is happening again, only in winter. Kills battery after battery. Have bought 3 batteries, now the electrical power just does not come on. *tr”
filed Dec 19, 2009
“The consumer 1996 gmc safari van electrical problem with fuel pump. *bf the fuel pump did not pump fuel. The fuel pump suffered electrical damage. The fuel filter was changed when the rebuilt engine was placed in the vehicle. The main bearing was shot. *sc”
filed Mar 10, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 Safari | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 Safari | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 Safari | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 Safari | 9 | 10% |
| 1997 Safari | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 Safari | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 Safari | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Safari | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Safari
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.