Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1997 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems |
Consumer states when driving the vehicle it shakes and vibrates, may lose control. Read details...
Antilock brakes fail when coming to a complete stop. The antilock system starts to function and then at about 2 mph the pedal goes down completely to the floor. You could only regain braking ability if you took your foot off the brakes while the abs system reset itself. Read details...
When starting up from park, the engine roars and looses power, sometimes only for a short distance but sometimes 500 to 600 feet. Also after starting up from a stopped position, the rear of the van gives off a very loud thud and van lurches at the same time as if someone rearended the vehicle. Read details...