2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
The 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC) has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I PURCHASED NEW A 2004 GMC SAFARI VAN ALL WHEEL DRIVE WITH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. I RECENTLY HAD A TIRE FAILURE 350 MILES FROM HOME (RIGHT REAR). NO BIG DEAL JUST PUT THE SPARE ON RIGHT. WELL IT WAS 8:30 AT NIGHT WITH ICE ON THE ROAD. I GOT TO THE BURM , JACKED IT UP, WHEELS CHOCKED, IT SLIPPED OFF THE JACK, DO TO THE ICE. WITH LUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED AND HAD A FLOOR JACK. GOT THE TIRE ON, LOOKING GOOD. TOOK OFF TO TRY AND GET A NEW TIRE ON BEFORE THEY CLOSE. WELL GUESS WHAT? THE DONUT SPARE FROM THE FACTORY ISN'T THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE OTHER THREE! THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BUCK AND JUMP. THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU CAN DRIVE ON THIS SPARE FOR 3,000 MILES. IF I HAD TRIED TO DRIVE HOME I WOULD HAVE TORN UP MY TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER CASE AND LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL!!!! THANKS GM. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT KIND OF ACCIDENT WILL HAPPEN WHEN EVERYTHING FAILS! I SEE WHERE THE GOVERNMENT IS MANDATING TIRE PRESSURE INFO TO THE DRIVER. TIRE PRESSURE IS OUT OF THE MANUFACTURES CONTROL , BUT PUTTING THE CORRECT SIZE SPARE TIRE (HEIGHT WISE ANYWAY)IS IN THEIR CONTROL IF THE GOVERNMENT FEELS TIRE PRESSURE IS IMPORTANT TO VEHICLE CONTROL HOW ABOUT DRIVING WITH THE WRONG SIZE TIRE IN ICY CONDITIONS,WHAT ABOUT HOW THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WORK IN THIS CONDITION. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. ARE THERE OTHER MANUFACTURES DOING THE SAME THING? I FEEL GM OWES ME A CORRECT SIZE TIRE FOR MY VEHICLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAFARI (GMC)
- 1999 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 5 complaints
- 2001 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 4 complaints
- 2003 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 7 complaints
- 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC) (current)
- 2005 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
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