Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Belts And Pulleys 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.

2 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2000

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.

3 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 06/09/1999

Belt tensioner loose. Nlm.

4 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1996

Belt slips when wet, causing engine hesitation.


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