Wheel Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1997 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (one problem).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
2
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

The Wheel problem

Consumer stated that while driving 67 mph he noticed a little wobble in the steering, with in about a minute left front wheel separated from the vehicle causing damage to the vehicle when it struck the pavement (ohio traffic crash report).   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

Going 65mph south bound; tractor north bound; front rear tire bolts came off; tire came off tractor & hit van on bumper; air bags did not deploy upon impact; vehicle filled up w/white cloud that smelled; seat belts & abs worked fine.   Read details...


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