10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #13

Sep 262002

Safari 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittenly.

- Balt, MD, USA

problem #12

Jul 252002

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor began to perform erratic, now wiper system does not work at all.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #11

Jul 122002

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers fail to operate most of the time. Must stop on side of road and manually start them, this is a dangerous procedure while traveling in rain and traffic.

- Gautier, MS, USA

problem #10

Jul 112002

(reported on)

Safari

  • miles
While operating windshield wipers and without warning windshield wipers malfunctioned. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified; however did not have a solution.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #9

Dec 302001

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers will not go on when raining when driving. Fan blows air out of defroster only no matter what position dial is set at [air, heat, bi-level, floor no matter where].

- White Lake, MI, USA

problem #8

Dec 172001

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers will not work when turned on. Dealer was notified, and stated it was not a common problem.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #7

Aug 012001

Safari 4WD

  • miles
GM chas a failure in the Safari and they don't care, it's a lemon!! no safety defect stated.

- West Milford, NJ, USA

problem #6

Nov 012000

Safari

  • miles
Since last November, have noted unfortunatley when it start to rain that the windsheild wipers don't always activate when they are turned on. This creates a safety hazard when the car is in motion and there is no way to clear the windshield. The problem can be rectified by getting out of the van, opening the hood and pressing the wire conections together. However, that does not guarantee that the wipers will continue to operate. All of the electrical contacts have power amd the plug connection is tight and does not appear to loosen. Thought it might be just my problem, but a neighbor who owns a 94 Suburban states he has the same problem. I just contacted the dealer to determine if there was a recall on this and they said no. Have asked that the zone rep give me a call.

- Grapevine, TX, USA

problem #5

May 121999

Safari

  • miles
A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. GMC could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and I had to pay for them. Each time cost over $1,000 dollars. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #4

May 121999

Safari

  • miles
A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. GMC could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and I had to pay for them. Each time cost over $1,000 dollars. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #3

May 171999

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers stop working during operation, causing poor visibility. Vehicle was not part of a manufacturer's recall due to VIN.

- Athens, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 151999

Safari

  • miles
No summary

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 011997

Safari

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed in rainy conditions.

- Lopez, WA, USA