1997 GMC Safari power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 GMC Safari — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact stated the transmission failed . He contacted the dealership, and had repair work done in may 2005. In september 2005 the transmission failed completely. He contacted the manufacturer, they contacted the dealership. The dealership offered to refund the money for service toward a new…”
filed Nov 1, 2005
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 Safari | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 Safari | 19 | 31% |
| 1998 Safari | 8 | 9% |
| 1996 Safari | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 Safari | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 Safari | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 Safari | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 Safari | 7 | 18% |
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.