Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Started vehicle in the garage and heard a clunking & grinding noise. Kept vehicle running, backed out of the garage, turned the wheel, and there was no steering. Went to apply brakes , and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer. . Vehicle lost power and brakes due to tension pulley was broke.
Belt tensioner loose. Nlm.
Belt slips when wet, causing engine hesitation.
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems |