1997 GMC Safari - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

203 problems have been reported for the 1997 GMC Safari. The following chart shows the 22 most common problems for 1997 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility with 34 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (22 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Visibility	34
Power Train	22
Engine And Engine Cooling	20
Service Brakes	17
Steering	16
Electrical System	14
Gasoline Fuel System	14
Vehicle Speed Control	9
Structure	9
Air Bag	8
Seat Belt	8
Unknown Or Other	6
Other Fuel System	5
Suspension	5
Equipment	3
Wheel	3
Latches/locks/linkage	2
Seats	2
Tire	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Child Seat	1
Air Brake	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 GMC Safari in 1997.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	1
2013	0
2012	0
2011	1
2010	0
2009	1
2008	1
2007	0
2006	3
2005	5
2004	7
2003	16
2002	5
2001	31
2000	14
1999	39
1998	18
1997	12

📊 Compare the 1997 GMC Safari with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used GMC Safari, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 GMC Safari with the GMC Safari from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 Safari is 203 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the GMC Safari is 84.

Table 3. Compare the 1997 GMC Safari with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2005 Safari	9
2004 Safari	8
2003 Safari	26
2002 Safari	39
2001 Safari	55
2000 Safari	100
1999 Safari	93
1998 Safari	114
1997 Safari	203
1996 Safari	201

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