Rear Suspension Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 4 problems related to rear suspension (under the suspension 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 Rear Suspension 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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2 Rear Suspension problem of the 2004 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 12/15/2004

The rear end was making a noise and was taken to the car dealer checked the vehicle. The dealer said that the problem was with the carrier bearings and the ring & pinion (factory defect). The vehicle has been making this noise since it was purchased and the warranty will not cover repairs. The cost is estimated to be 1500. 00 dollars. We have sent it to the dealer on 3 different occasions and they say the warranty refuses to pay for the repairs.

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3 Rear Suspension problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 07/31/1997

When starting up from park, the engine roars and looses power, sometimes only for a short distance but sometimes 500 to 600 feet. Also after starting up from a stopped position, the rear of the van gives off a very loud thud and van lurches at the same time as if someone rearended the vehicle. Sometimes, the van after being just started (still in park and not touching the brake or anything other than starting the engine) and sitting for a short while, the van will have a loud thud from the rear of the van and you can also feel movement at the same time.

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4 Rear Suspension problem of the 1999 GMC Safari

Rearend needed to be replaced at 61,000 miles, and a part within transmission locked up. Consumer had to have transmission rebuilt. Please provide further information.

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