Catalytic Convertor problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

Two problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 1997 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Catalytic Convertor problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2001

The honeycomb catalyst material is broken and can be heard to be rattling around within the catalytic converter. The catalyst within the housing will further deteriorate, break apart, and migrate into the muffler. Since the muffler is not shielded as well as the catalytic converter, this presents a very real fire hazard.

2 Catalytic Convertor problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Catalytic converter failed.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

Engine Exhaust System problems	4
Gasoline Engine problems	3
Engine problems	2
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2
Car Stall problems	1
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Water Pump problems	1
Check Engine Light On problems	1

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