10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,514 miles

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problem #39

Jul 232004

Safari

  • 135,000 miles
While driving anti lock brake system engaged. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #38

Jan 282004

Safari

  • 119,000 miles
While driving on rough surface the ABS engages without warning. This slows down the stopping process.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #37

Jul 012003

Safari 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35 miles
ABS malfunction ( antilock brake light stays on ) eacu is bad cost $1300 dollars at the dealer.

- New Carlisle, OH, USA

problem #36

Oct 272001

Safari

  • miles
While driving the vehicle lost all of the following functions: Power steering, brakes, engine cooling/water pump, and all other functions operated by the serpentine belt. My initial inspection revealed that the serpentine belt had become dislodged from the pulley system. Further inspection revealed that the alternator bracket failed allowing the belt to become dislodged. Still further inspection by a qualified mechanic revealed that the rear bolt(s) holding the alternators in place were missing allowing enough downward pressure to be exerted on the alternator pulley to break the two front "ears" of the alternator bracket and to throw the belt off the pulleys. The alternator has not been replaced and I am the original owner. This leads me to believe that the rear bolt(s) of the alternator either were not properly tightened at the factory or that they need to be inspected occassionally to ensure they have not loosened and fallen out. I have found nothing in the owners manual suggesting that these bolts be checked as a routine maintenance procedure. My guess is they were not properly tightened in the first place. I was fortunate in that the failure occurred at relatively low speed as the vehicle became nearly impossible to either steer or stop.

- Watsontown, PA, USA

problem #35

Jun 302001

Safari

  • miles
Coming to a stop on a dry road, the pavement surface changed from dry asphalt to dry, cracked concrete. Anti-lock kicked in when not needed and I almost rear-ended the vehicle in front of me. Later that day, in a driving rainstorm, the windshield wiper motor stopped (for about the 50th time) and I was unable to see in front of me. I had to pull over and manually tug the wiper blade to get the wipers to work again. Both these are recurring incidents and I have complaints on file with GM, who has a recall on both issues that year "but not on my vehicle".

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #34

Dec 011995

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving over a wet surface would apply brakes and ABS brakes will not activate right away. Also, results in extended stopping distance. Consumer states at times, the ABS alternately brakes the right, then the left front wheel, putting the vehicle into a spin/slide sideways, pedal goes to floor with no brakes, pedal is high and hard, will not depress.

- Poway, CA, USA

problem #33

Oct 012000

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A malfunction occurs within ABS brake relay switch which causes pedal to go to floor when brakes are applied, resulting in extended stopping distance.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #32

Mar 052001

(reported on)

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when going over rough terrain brakes go into ABS mode, resulting in extended stopping distance. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #31

Aug 242000

Safari

  • miles
Driver applied brakes in order to stop for a red light on a wet road, but vehicle did not stop in time. It experienced extended stopping distance, causing vehicle to run through an intersection and to get hit on the side.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #30

Apr 121999

Safari

  • miles
Anti-lock brake light comes on, and it's hard to press on the brakes. When consumer presses hard front tires lock up.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #29

Feb 092000

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
When traveling in cold weather and when depressing or lightly touching the brakes, vehicle would grab. Dealer has been notified.

- Lansing, IL, USA

problem #28

Jan 102000

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
While traveling 20 mph and making a sudden turn by depressing the brakes, pedal stays at the floorboard, and vehicle continues to travel. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #27

Aug 301999

Safari

  • miles
When consumer stepped on the brakes pedal brakes failed, resulting in extended distance. Also brakes made noise.

- Los Alamos, NM, USA

problem #26

Jul 221999

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
When applying the brakes there was a grinding feeling and loud noises. Dealer has replaced brake pads numerous times. Problem still exists.

- Millington, TN, USA

problem #25

Jun 121999

Safari 4WD

  • miles
This is the second ABS replacement in a year.both times there appears no reason for failure, both times have resulted in the immediate loss of brakes.

- Pekin, IL, USA

problem #24

Jan 091997

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Brakes checked and adjusted, due to slipping during braking procedure randomly, unexpected times, brakes catch and then release.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #23

Nov 181997

Safari

  • miles
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with braking system. Whenever vehicle rolled over a bump or applied brakes suddenly the brakes would go out. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions, and infomed consumer nothing could be found.

- Clintin, MS, USA

problem #22

Aug 181996

Safari 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right and the steering wheel will slip out of consumer's hand. The brakes have been replaced at least five times, and the vehicle still gives the consumer problems. Dealer has been contacted.

- Rosco, IL, USA

problem #21

Feb 271998

(reported on)

Safari 4WD

  • miles
ABS locks on vehicle. Usually occurs when roads are wet or slippery, and especially when a pothole is hit when brake are already being applied. Brakes on all 4 wheels lock and a total loss of vehicle control is experienced.

- Hudson, MA, USA

problem #20

Nov 181997

(reported on)

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
If sudden braking is necessary, the engine will shut. Brake pedal goes to the floor or may have soft pedal.

- St. Croix, VI, USA

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