1997 GMC Safari visibility problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 GMC Safari — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield wiper module failure, approximately in early 2006 on 1000k trip. Parts purchased module n12463 part number 12463090 from dealer in edmonton at cost of $64.87 including gst.. Returned home 1000k as dealer too busy too fix, and paid $36.00 labor to have installed. Total cost for module and…”
filed May 15, 2008
“While driving inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Mar 25, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE…Campaign 03V159000 · Apr 28, 2003
Visibility problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 Safari | 10 | 11% |
| 1996 Safari | 33 | 24% |
| 1995 Safari | 38 | 19% |
| 1994 Safari | 30 | 25% |
| 1993 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Safari | 2 | 6% |
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.