Electrical System Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 61 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of GMC Safari

The Electrical System problem

When I was driving to do laundry. I lost all control of the power steering and the brakes were gone. This scared me to death also my air bag light is staying on plus the battery light and brakes   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Electrical system fails even with new battery, alternator. When I attempt to start vehicle all power is lost. Happened last year is happening again, only in winter. Kills battery after battery. Have bought 3 batteries, now the electrical power just does not come on.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Passenger side power window goes part way down, will not go out - intermittent problem increased to permanent problem. Now goes down maybe 1/2 inch, only goes up 1/32 inch at a time. Has been repaired twice, needs repair again.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

I have a 98 GMC Safari, I have had three (3) rear ac blower control switches burn up in it six (6) years. The switches are melted from overheating. Do you have any other complaints over this issue? the date listed below is the last one.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Vehicle is experiencing a lot of electrical problems. The driver's side window will not go up and down, and it makes a horrible noise. Door locks lock and unlock inadvertently. Windshield wipers only work when it is not raining.   Read details...




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