Other Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows two common other fuel system related problems of the 1998 GMC Safari.

Table 1. Other Fuel System related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Other Fuel System Fuel Injection System problems
1
Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems
1

Other Fuel System Fuel Injection System problem #1

Our van broke down on my wife while shuttling 5 kids from school. After having it towed to a repair shop, I was told the fuel injectors failed in such a way as to pump gasoline through the electrical wiring harness and short out the computer. The repair bill was estimated at $3,000. 00. The injectors, the wiring harness and the computer all had to be replaced. The repair shop called a local GMC dealer and was told they have had 3 or 4 of these recently. I contacted GMC several times and asked them for information and assistance. When gasoline is shorting out an electrical component, I see a tremendous risk of fire. I asked GMC several times if there would be potential for re-occurance in my van and also if it could happen in our blazer of the same year and engine. They have ignored every request. Their only response was that I need to take responsibility for my vehicle at some point. They said the vehicle is past warranty and not their problem. I asked them why they sent me two recall notices for this same vehicle earlier this year if it is past warranty. They said because the two issues were a known problem. A outside mirror switch and an audible seat belt warning. I have no issue with having to pay upkeep on my vehicle. When a part fails in such an unsafe manner and ruins a wiring harness and a computer, I see a manufacturer defect they should address.

Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem #2

Gauge reads hot and problems with transmission. Ph.


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