Front Suspension problems of the 1998 GMC Safari

Three problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2004

Idle links had to be changed at 21,000 miles. Consumer went to a repair shop to have the front end aligned, and that was when consumer was informed that this problem occurred.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Tires are worn on outer edges to where there is no tread. Dealer/manufacturer claims no responsibility for the tires, but insists that premature tire wear was due to idler arm having too much play and throwen out of alignment. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

3 Front Suspension problem

Tire wear, outside edge right front. Idler arms worn out at 18,000 miles, pulling wheel out of alignment, causing excessive wear to tires. Full set of tires and brakes replaced at 18,000 miles.


Other Suspension related problems of the 1998 GMC Safari



Fuel Economy of Safari Vehicles
Safari Service Bulletins
Safari Safety Recalls
Safari Defect Investigations