1996 GMC Safari engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 GMC Safari — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem with 1996 gmc safari van not starting. *bf the mechanic found the fuel pump was not pumping fuel. Upon retrieving the fuel pump from the gas tank, he found it to have suffered severe electrical damage. The actual failure was not the fuel pump, but because it generated enough heat to melt…”
filed Mar 22, 2005
“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.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 Safari | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 Safari | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 Safari | 18 | 13% |
| 1995 Safari | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 Safari | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 Safari | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 Safari | 1 | 2% |
| 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.