4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,000 miles

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problem #3

Nov 012004

Safari

  • 87,000 miles
Problem with 1996 GMC Safari van not starting. The mechanic found the fuel pump was not pumping fuel. Upon retrieving the fuel pump from the gas tank, he found it to have suffered severe electrical damage. The actual failure was not the fuel pump, but because it generated enough heat to melt the hose coming from the pump along the connection. The consumer also stated he had to have a rebuilt engine installed after the first engine failed with only 87,000 miles.

- Lockport, NY, USA

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problem #2

May 172000

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Started vehicle in the garage and heard a clunking & grinding noise. Kept vehicle running, backed out of the garage, turned the wheel, and there was no steering. Went to apply brakes, and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer.. vehicle lost power and brakes due to tension pulley was broke.

- Twinburg, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 091999

Safari 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Belt tensioner loose. Nlm

- Spokane, WA, USA

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