Steering Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1998 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of GMC Safari


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1998 GMC Safari

The Steering problem

Brakes werent working well, then noticed heater didnt work, speed odemter didnt work. Took to GMC repair shop, was told GMC as a problem with fuel injectors leaking in to dash of vehicles. Large repair bill.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

Tensioner and serpentine belt disentegrated while driving causing loss of braking and power steering. Nlm   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

While driving 20-25mph and going straight vehicle made a popping noise, and steering failed. Vehicle was forced to go into a ditch due to steering wheel not being able to turn. There was one injury. Dealer was notified, and replaced steering gear box.   Read details...


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