Steering Related Problems of the 1999 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1999 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Idler Arm problems
2
Steering Wheel problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 1999 GMC Safari

The Steering Idler Arm problem

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Safari. Since the vehicle was purchased in may of 2005, the steering idler arm has been replaced four times. As a result, the vehicle has lost steering ability. The contact has put 30,000 miles on the vehicle in two years.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel 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...


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