3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 012005

Safari 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 GMC Safari. Since the vehicle was purchased in may of 2005, the steering idler arm has been replaced four times. As a result, the vehicle has lost steering ability. The contact has put 30,000 miles on the vehicle in two years. The mechanic stated that the idler arms have failed and need to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that this is a common failure due to a design flaw. She has not contacted a local authorized dealer or the manufacturer. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 99,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 282000

(reported on)

Safari 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Idler arm replaced at 20,000 miles and again at 40,000 due to excessive wear.

- Jefferson, NH, USA

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