Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1996 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the carburetor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injector (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of GMC Safari


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

The Carburetor problem

Intake manifold gasket - needed replaced with less than 70k miles on van. Heater fan dashboard switch - when set on floor heat only, it blows out both at the defroster and the floor. Windshield wiper motor - after it stopped working, we grounded the motor and it started working again - now it works   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

The vehicle idled rough,the service soon light illuminated and then the engine mifired. This occured because the fuel injectors were either stuck in the open or close position. The problem happened due to deposit build up which caused the poppet valve to stick and fail.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

Windshield wipers do not operate - recalled - dealer claims it was repaired, now wipers operate whenever it feels like it. Both torsion rods failed without warning within 1 day apart of each other. Mechanic revealed that gm now has a special technique to be done when this happens and it costs an   Read details...


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