Transfer Case Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 2 problems related to transfer case (under the power train 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 Transfer Case problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 09/09/1998

Had brought the vehicle in at approx 34k. Dealer said left shock was leaky. After that when braking down from higher speed, left tire, jumps until speed is slowed. Now with the new noise, says transfer case is loose.

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2 Transfer Case problem of the 1999 GMC Safari

During acceleration from a stop, when braking, and when going around a corner a very noticeable clunking noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle. Dealer had to contact detroit about the problem and found out that an improper fluid was placed in the awd transfer case at the factory and that the fliud should be flushed and replaced with the new fliud(part no. 12378508). The clunking had also caused the transfer case mounting bolts to become loose probably from the vibration. This service was performed at no cost and have not noticed any similar problems since. The vehicle now has approximately 5200 miles on it.

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