3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,667 miles

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problem #3

Sep 152003

Safari

  • Automatic transmission
  • 122,000 miles
A/C/heating: Rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: The water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. But still has a front oil leak some where in the front. Other: I heard a grinding noise while going down the road I took it in to the dealer I bought it from and they looked it over and said nothing was wrong. Shortly after warranty ran out the transfer case went out so we had a used one put in and it only lasted four months now it sits in the garage there should be something to do about the transfer case they should last longer. Brakes: Been having trouble with the ABS brakes since we bought it took it in to a dealer and they said nothing was wrong with it. I ended up doing the brakes and found they had cracked pads causing the noise in the brakes. Found out that all wheel drive is not what it is made out to be, I have had a lot of issues with this 1997 GMC Safari all wheel drive van.

- St Cloud, MN, USA

problem #2

Sep 091999

Safari

  • miles
My fuel guage shows full regardless how much fuel is in the tank, rear door handle broke this is third GMC with this problem, sliding door does not work properly,

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 311999

Safari

  • miles
While driving steering system malfunctioned, and the vehicle experienced no braking ability. Driver had to apply the emergency parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. Currently, vehicle at the dealer.

- Baltimore, MD, USA