Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Five problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2008

Electrical system fails even with new battery, alternator. When I attempt to start vehicle all power is lost. Happened last year is happening again, only in winter. Kills battery after battery. Have bought 3 batteries, now the electrical power just does not come on.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2003

Intermittently rear windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. The accelerator cable was replaced twice. The alternator was replaced three times. The water pump was replaced twice. The driver's side power window motor was replaced and the passenger side needs to be replaced. The driver's side seat motor failed. The hatch failed. The rear captain chairs seat belts broke.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.

4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2000

Alternator had to be replaced. Then, air conditioner was blowing hot air, and consumer took vehicle to a repair shop. They told her that intake manifold was rubbing against a block connecting with air conditioning unit, and this was causing air conditioning coolant to run out onto the ground.

5 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 02/19/1998

Generator assembly failed.


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