Tire Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 8 problems related to tire (under the tire 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 Tire problem of the 2001 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 01/15/2003

2001 gm Safari. The consumer states the brakes will not work for a couple of seconds and vehicle could slide into the intersection. Wife was scared to drive the car. The consumer went to different dealers, they told him that it may be that the wheels needed to be repacked. . The consumer took vehicle took to local repair shop, the consumer was told they never heard of such a thing. The vehicle had 58,000 miles. Brake failure started within months after the consumer purchased the vehicle. Brakes became worse. The consumer could not keep front tires from wearing out.

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2 Tire problem of the 1999 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/29/2001

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

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3 Tire problem of the 1999 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/29/2001

No summary listed for abov evehicle. (dot number: aphfjl1u tiresize: p215/75r15).

4 Tire problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 03/11/2001

Uniroyal tires size p21575r15 came as standard equipment on a GMC, Safari, 1998. While parked in driveway front driver side tire exploded, causing damages to front end. GMC and uniroyal were contacted. Uniroyal tiger paw p215/75r15, dot aphfjliu048.

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5 Tire problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/13/1998

Applied brakes and system failed sporadicaly, most failures under dry condition on asphalt. Two brake modules, computer module, master cylinder, calipers, pads, rotors all been replaced. Front tires replaced at 24,000 miles. Pedal can be pressed to floor at any time, failure has a mushy pedal with a coasting to a stop. Some time making noise (unlike that of abs system) until pedal is released.

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6 Tire problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/02/1997

Front tires worn to wire after 6000 miles. Repair not covered by warranty.

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7 Tire problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

These are replacement tires and do not have the traction of the originals. How can I find out if they are safe for my vehicle? the retailer says they are. (tiresize: p215/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/75r15 ).

8 Tire problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Flat tire cannot be repaired. Can present safety problem if driver tries to drive car without fixing flat. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*764370.


Other Common Tire related problems of GMC Safari

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
8
Tire Tread/belt problems
5
Spare Tire problems
1
Tire Blowout problems
1


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