1997 GMC SAFARI Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1997 GMC SAFARI
9 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC SAFARI. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
THE THROTTLE BODY ON OUR 1997 GMC SAFARI CAME APART SENDING PIECES INTO THE ENGINE AND FAILING IN A WIDE OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION THAT WAS NOT CONTROLLABLE BY THE DRIVER. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERED THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR ACCELERATED THROUGH 85 MILES PER HOUR WITHOUT ANY DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERTOR. THE DRIVER HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE TO KEEP SPEED SOMEWHAT UNDER CONTROL. THE ONLY MEANS TO CONTROL THE ENGINE WAS TO TURN IT OFF.
#739353
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ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PREVIOUSLY, DEALER PERFORMED ENGINE TUNE-UP. NEXT PROBLEM OF ROUGH ENGINE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STILL WAITING FROM DEALER AS TO THE CAUSE. TSB 00-06-04-003 HAS BEEN ISSUED CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM, THE QUESTION IS, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE TRAVELLING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.
#782530
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POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE ENGINE TO LOOSE POWER, GAUGES TO ACT ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE TO BUCK AND VIBRATE. NLM
#864997
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VEHICLE WILL STOP/IT COMPLETELY DIES INTERMITTENLY WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER CLAIMS CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#858704
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VEHICLE STALLS AT A SLOW SPEED OR WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON 12 OCCASIONS, AND AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. PROBLEM IS STILL UNRESOLVED. ROTORS REPAIRED/OUT OF ROUND, MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED, HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACED.*AK *ML
#548976
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ENGINE LEAK AND RATTLE NOISE. NLM
#709479
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VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKES (BELT DID NOT BRAKE AND FLUID OK)
#782530
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POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE ENGINE TO LOOSE POWER, GAUGES TO ACT ERRATICALLY AND THE VEHICLE TO BUCK AND VIBRATE. NLM
#819369
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INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING IT LOSES POWER. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seatharnesscrotch Buckle
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint