1997 GMC Safari fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 GMC Safari — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. Each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and windows, catalytic converter, fuel pump, oxygen sensors and windshield wiper motor. *la the consumer has two gmc safari's both 1997 models. Their…”
filed Dec 6, 2004
“Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater, gas gauge, windshield wiper motor, electric window. *cb”
filed Jul 30, 2004
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…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Safari | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 Safari | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 Safari | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 Safari | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 Safari | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 Safari | 3 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.