Five problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
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.
Generator assembly failed.
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Ignition Coils Failure problems |