Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1999 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the ignition switch (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GMC Safari


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1999 GMC Safari

The Ignition problem

I have had to replace the coil wire twice on this vehicle. When the wire fails, the engine cuts off causing complete loss of control of the vehicle. The power steering and power brakes fail to work. This causes a severe safety hazard to vehicle occupants and other vehicles on the highway.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

On 4 occasions, approximately once a month, the key has been inserted into the ignition and failed to turn. On 3rd occasion, dealer found shifter cable intermittently getting stuck, and not allowing ignition to release. They also found case jamming up. They replaced steering column assembly.   Read details...

The Trunk Wiring problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.   Read details...


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