1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
The 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC) has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (1 complaint), Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I LOVE THIS VAN BUT IM BEGINNING TO THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE DOOR HANDLES. WHEN I LEAST EXPECT IT THE HANDLES WILL JUST BREAK OFF IN MY HAND. I HAVE REPLACED EACH ONE AT LEAST TWICE. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF. *TR
TL *- THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1996 GMC SAFARI VAN. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH AND WHEN HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. HIS FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE VEHICLES WERE BADLY DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR, BUT HE FELT THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. *AK UPDATED 02/27/07. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RESIDENCE WHERE A DEALER REPRESENTATIVE CAME FOR AN INSPECTION AND DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE TORSION BAR FRACTURED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAFARI (GMC)
- 1994 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 1995 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC) (current)
- 1997 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1998 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1999 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 5 complaints
- 2001 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
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