Door Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 21 problems related to door (under the structure 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 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 12/26/2006

I love this van but im beginning to think there is something wrong with the door handles. When I least expect it the handles will just break off in my hand. I have replaced each one at least twice. I was wondering if there is a recall on them that I was not aware of.

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2 Door problem of the 2000 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 03/16/2006

: the contact stated that when the side sliding door on the vehicle was opened from the outside, the door fell outward after detaching from the track. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where a new piece was welded to the door.

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3 Door problem of the 2005 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 12/19/2004

1. The breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. Unusual sound in the back of the van 3. Rattling noise in the shelves 4. Stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, I need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. Noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems.

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4 Door problem of the 2001 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/01/2003

Brakes faulty. Brand new pads installed last week all around adjusted and dealer claims all is well but problem still exists. It takes an extreme amount of force applied to the pedal to stop this vehicle, noticed at 35k. Dangerous and not easy to get used to. In addition, windshield leaks on the top drivers side and the rear right door handle is failing on back dutch doors now at 65k. Also, both power door actuators on the drivers side and the passenger side failed completely at 34k.

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5 Door problem of the 2002 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 07/05/2002

Consumer states that the instrument panel goes out with out warning at night. The overhead information panel has not worked since vehicle was purchased. Mr the vehicle stalled due to battery failure. The driver's and passenger side doors failed due to electrical lock failure. The right passenger window fogs up and cannot see mirror. Key less security failed.

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6 Door problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 01/04/2001

This van has the rear dutch door configuration (3 sections). The electronic rear hatch lock fails and locks all the doors without warning. The remote locking device and the hard wired locking switches in the doors are inactivated. There is no way to open the rear doors with a key. This is my second occurrence.

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7 Door problem of the 2000 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 11/25/2000

Passenger's side and the sliding door rattle as if they are not closed. Also, passenger door bounces up and down when hitting a bump. Contacted GMC, and GMC stated this was normal. Consumer is concerned that the door will come open if vehicle hits a bump or is involved in a minor crash.

8 Door problem of the 1999 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 11/06/2000

The rear door handle failed. Nlm.

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9 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 09/11/1999

Back door post broken at its base, thru inside c channel (outside skin still intact). Exact failure time not known, just noticed crack when entering car. Apparent failure from metal fatigue; no known impact or cause of failure. GMC has denied warranty claim saying that it is sheet metal failure, which is not covered. I'm contending that is a fialure to a structural member and therefore covered. Is there any record of similar failures on any GMC product that may utilize the same door?.

10 Door problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 09/09/1999

My fuel guage shows full regardless how much fuel is in the tank, rear door handle broke this is third GMC with this problem, sliding door does not work properly,.

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11 Door problem of the 1999 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/09/1999

Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. Fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power lock failed to operate/courtesy lights and radio would come on intermittently/battery shorted out on two occasions/side window stopped operating/tail lights intermittently blinked off/on/odometer would flash off/on, and rear door would intermittently lock/unlock. Feel free to provide further details.

12 Door problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/22/1998

Right hand passenger side door inoperable. Yh.

13 Door problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 04/30/1998

Sliding door would not open causing driver to have to remove the children from the drivers side door. Nlm.

14 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 01/24/1998

No summary listed for above vehicle.

15 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/24/1996

Sliding door failed.

16 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 05/01/1996

While the windshield wipers are in use the windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual diffculty which may cause an accident. Been to dealer on several occasions. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replaced the fuses. Cause unknown. *akpower door locks inoperable.

17 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Sliding door does not sit on track properly. Intermittently door is inoperable. Dealer has repaired vehicle more than fifteen times. Consumer states door will not open without banging, consumer listed that 2 people had been injured.

18 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Sliding door failed six times.

19 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

The vehicle had came to a stop owner opened the door and it fell off. Dealer will try to fix problem.

20 Door problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Owner states that the sliding door on her vehicle will not open and that she is concerned that if she was to get into an accident it will not open. Dealers have not been able to provide a remedy to this problem.

21 Door problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Latch and locks on driver's side are unable to be locked by power button. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.


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