10.0

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

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problem #3

Sep 012004

Safari

  • miles
At 90000 miles, windshield wipers on my 97 GMC Safari suddenly started to fail while driving in the rain. 10 minutes later they might work for a while. This started happening regularly. I had several near accidents on the freeways of los angeles as a result. I was told by one web forum it was faulty leads due to wire harness stress. I have not been able to afford to fix the problem and now avoid the freeways in the rain.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 242004

Safari 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer smelled smoke coming from the vents, and underneath hood from the windshield. Consumer pulled over, lifted up the hood, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to extinguishe the fire. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.

- Covina, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 192000

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A malfunctioning wiring harness causing loss of all instrument panel lights. Also, turn signal became inoperative, consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has pulled all types of wires out of the engine compartment, problem still occurs.

- Palmetto, FL, USA

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