Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

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).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC Safari


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

The Front Suspension problem

Consumer states when driving the vehicle it shakes and vibrates, may lose control.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

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...

The Rear Suspension problem

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...


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