GMC Safari owners have reported 53 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering pump (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Power steering and brake failure without warning . No accident,vehicle was starting out from parked position, when power steering unit failed,which also caused the brakes to fail. Driver was able to get the vehicle stopped. Read details...
There were two cases: first I was involved in a wreck with a car hitting me in the rear so hard that my back compartments wont open and now the air bag light is on and wont go off. Another case was as I was driving slowly to the laundry matt my power steering quit while my brakes went to the floor. Read details...
When the brakes were applied, it took longer for the vehicle to stop. The consumer stated the vehicle vibrated to the point where the windows rattled when the brakes were applied. Also the power steering pump shaft was replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Safari. While driving 5 or 6 mph, it took 40-50 feet before the contact could stop the vehicle. A mechanic stated that both the passenger and driver side wheel bearings and idler arms needed to be replaced. The local mechanic performed the repairs. Read details...
Steering wheel of 2004 GMC Safari is rapidly decaying. No cleaning chemicals have been used on the steering wheel. I work in an office, so there are no extraordinary chemicals on my hands. Read details...