Speed Control Cable problems of the 1996 GMC Safari

Two problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1996 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speed Control Cable 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 Speed Control Cable problem

Failure Date: 08/20/1998

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions due to broken accelerator cable. Mjs.


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