1996 GMC Safari - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

201 problems have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The following chart shows the 21 most common problems for 1996 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility with 36 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (30 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Visibility	36
Suspension	30
Service Brakes	28
Structure	14
Electrical System	13
Steering	12
Engine And Engine Cooling	11
Equipment	11
Gasoline Fuel System	8
Seat Belt	8
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Latches/locks/linkage	4
Tire	4
Air Bag	4
Seats	3
Power Train	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Interior Lighting	1
Air Brake	1
Parking Brake	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1996 GMC Safari in 1996.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	0
2009	0
2008	1
2007	1
2006	3
2005	2
2004	10
2003	17
2002	14
2001	14
2000	30
1999	8
1998	16
1997	8
1996	35

📊 Compare the 1996 GMC Safari with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used GMC Safari, the following table can be used to compare the 1996 GMC Safari with the GMC Safari from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1996 Safari is 201 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the GMC Safari is 84.

Table 3. Compare the 1996 GMC Safari with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2005 Safari	9
2004 Safari	8
2003 Safari	26
2002 Safari	39
2001 Safari	55
2000 Safari	100
1999 Safari	93
1998 Safari	114
1997 Safari	203
1996 Safari	201

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