Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 59 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine exhaust system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of GMC Safari

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Intermittently rear windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. The accelerator cable was replaced twice. The alternator was replaced three times. The water pump was replaced twice. The driver's side power window motor was replaced and the passenger side needs to be replaced.   Read details...

The Engine Exhaust System problem

1998 GMC Safari has died five times and each time there was a loss of brakes and power steering ability. Stalled while driving (no start), check fuel system. Perform fuel induction and throttle body clean. R&r old belt, tensioner came apart, replace tensioner and belt to repair.   Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

The throttle body on our 1997 GMC Safari came apart sending pieces into the engine and failing in a wide open throttle condition that was not controllable by the driver. This occurred when the driver entered the freeway and the car accelerated through 85 miles per hour without any depression of the   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Safari. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrates, backfires, and fails to start when cold. He has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. Nhtsa service bulletin number 03-06-04-041 was referenced. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.   Read details...




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