Air Conditioner Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 15 problems related to air conditioner (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Safari based on all problems reported for the Safari.

1 Air Conditioner problem of the 2004 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 04/27/2009

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Safari. The contact stated that the vacuum hose failed in her vehicle. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, who discovered a hole in the air conditioning line. The failure was caused by the air conditioning line rubbing against the fuel line. The mechanic stated that the repair for the air conditioning line would cost between $800-$1,000. She was advised to call the manufacturer because the defect appeared to be weakening the fuel line. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the issue and referred her to NHTSA. The current and failure mileages were approximately 134,000.

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2 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 04/12/2001

Consumer tried to turn on air conditioner, and it blewout hot air. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was evaporater core that needed replacing.

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3 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 12/07/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

4 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/18/2000

Windshield wipers will either not come on or stop working when on. Also air conditioner failed when coolant line rubbed against underbody, formed a hole, and leaked out coolant gas.

5 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 04/08/2000

Alternator had to be replaced. Then, air conditioner was blowing hot air, and consumer took vehicle to a repair shop. They told her that intake manifold was rubbing against a block connecting with air conditioning unit, and this was causing air conditioning coolant to run out onto the ground.

6 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 02/15/2000

I had the air conditioner replaced in Dec. And in Feb. I had just driven in from GA to CA and it was 7:30am in the middle of traffic and the front of the air condit. Unit fell off. I heard what I thought was rocks hitting under the front end and later found out it was bearings, but just as I heard the sound I lost my power steering and brakes. I had no brakes at all . . I hit my emergency brake slowly and power steered my van to the side of the road. It took everything I had to turn the wheel . If I had been going 60 on the freeway instead of 10 miles an hr. I probley would have been in the biggest trouble of my life. I could have killed someone not having any brakes or steering, somehow the two are connected. I have never heard of this happening to anyone and when I spoke to different auto repairmen. They have not heard of it either. . I had replace the ac in the van in Dec, and paid 500. 00 . I have had on going problems with the ac from the time I first got the van. I hope no one ever has this problem or hurts someone because there air conditioner falls apart. The running of the auto and the connection to the a/c should never be hooked together. Ac's go out alot in auto's and this is a sure way to kill someone.

7 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 10/16/1999

I work at a pep boy service center and have seen 2 other Safari vans with the same a/c hose failure. The hose is routed through the engine compartment under the van an dafter a wile the hose begins to rub on the engine to the point that the freon leaks out and the hose needs to be replaced or repapired at a substantial cost to the owner.

8 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

Air conditioner failed. Mjs.

9 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/01/1996

Air conditioner compressor switch failed several times.

10 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 05/31/1996

Air conditioner failed.

11 Air Conditioner problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) transmission, engine, ac/ heater, gas gauge, windshield wiper motor, electric window.

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12 Air Conditioner problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

Wires in rear air conditioner switch completely melted. Electrical power buttons inside of vehicle were hot to touch. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that consumer could bring vehicle in for them to take a look at it . Warranty expired on vehicle.

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13 Air Conditioner problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

A/c failed. Yh.

14 Air Conditioner problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Only two buttons on air conditioner work properly. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

15 Air Conditioner problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Consumer states that when the air conditoner is turned on air does not get cold. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer says air conditioner hose is leaking freon. Dealer is not able to locate the leak.


Other Common Equipment related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Conditioner problems
15
Equipment problems
4
Radio/tape Cd Player problems
3
Electrical Equipment problems
1
Labels problems
1

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