1996 GMC Safari structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 GMC Safari — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intermittently rear windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. The accelerator cable was replaced twice. The alternator was replaced three times. The water pump was replaced twice. The driver's side power window motor was replaced and the passenger side needs to be replaced…”
filed Sep 2, 2003
“Sliding door does not sit on track properly. Intermittently door is inoperable. Dealer has repaired vehicle more than fifteen times.*ak consumer states door will not open without banging, consumer listed that 2 people had been injured. *slc”
filed May 23, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 Safari | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 Safari | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 Safari | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 Safari | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 Safari | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 Safari | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 Safari | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 Safari | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Safari | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Safari | 6 | 17% |
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.