Suspension Related Problems of the 2004 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2004 GMC Safari.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Suspension problems
1
Suspension problems
1

Rear Suspension problem #1

The rear end was making a noise and was taken to the car dealer checked the vehicle. The dealer said that the problem was with the carrier bearings and the ring & pinion (factory defect). The vehicle has been making this noise since it was purchased and the warranty will not cover repairs. The cost is estimated to be 1500. 00 dollars. We have sent it to the dealer on 3 different occasions and they say the warranty refuses to pay for the repairs.

Suspension problem #2

While parallel parking vehicle turned 90 degrees to the left within two-car lengths. Vehicle had been to the dealer on four occasions. Dealer checked the tire pressure, did a complete wheel alignment, and rotated the tires. But, problem still recurred.


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