Wiring Problems of GMC Safari

GMC Safari owners have reported 7 problems related to wiring (under the electrical system 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 Wiring problem of the 2001 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

Passenger side power window goes part way down, will not go out - intermittent problem increased to permanent problem. Now goes down maybe 1/2 inch, only goes up 1/32 inch at a time. Has been repaired twice, needs repair again. I purchased the vehicle used in 6/03, not long after that, problem surfaced in increasing regularity. When I had problem repaired by dealer in 1/04, I was told this had been repaired before. Items repaired / replaced, were: 1314wsc95 - electrical misc. Po45391 - motor po45386 - actuator several rivets. The repair facility described the window problem as "binding", and a also found that the door lock was not activating properly due to a door lock mechanism problem (the actuator) as having an "internal short". The repair of 1/04 was good for about 14 months (dealer refused to warrant work), when in 3/05, the problem had gradually returned. When I asked the dealer if this was a common problem, he said it was not. I recently decided to look into the problem as I am about to have it repaired again, and see that the passenger windows on GMC vans have been a problem for a long time. I believe the malfunctioning window is a hazard, as it creates a dangerous situation for the driver when distracted by a malfunctioning window, which is used to protect the vehicles occupants from weather, smoke, dust and dirt, wind and even potential criminals. My attention has been drawn away from the normal hazards of urban and highway driving by the distraction of a malfunctioning window. Why has this been allowed to be a prolific problem for so long? I wonder just how many complaints you have received on this issue? does someone have to actually die before you take action?.

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2 Wiring problem of the 1997 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/15/2003

1997 GMC Safari complete power failure which negates power steering, power brakes, and is a danger to me and my family! I never know when the power will go out. It has gone out on at least 10 occasions since I purchased the vehicle. Also, the transmission "slams" into gear on occasion at no specific interval. There can be several days seperating the incidents; no logical pattern. I have taken the vehicle to martin Cadillac in los angeles at least 4 times to have these problems fixed and so far they have been unable to duplicate the problems and make the fix.

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3 Wiring problem of the 2001 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 01/06/2002

Vehical distroyed by electrical fire.

4 Wiring problem of the 1998 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 02/26/2001

Consumer pulled up in driveway waiting for rain storm to calm down. Vehicle was off and key was out of ignition. Smoke started coming out of power window controls on driver's side. Consumer got children out. Took plyers and disconnected battery. Vehicle was still driveable. Manager in service department said ground wire touched control wires.

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5 Wiring problem of the 2000 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 06/15/2000

Transmission intermittently would slip when accelerating from a stop position or while traveling at a regular speed. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on two or more occasions, and unable to locate cause. The vehicle stalls on the road and would not restart. The dealer repaired all connection at starter and engine. Also the vehicle had popping sound when brakes was applied due to problem with rear right suspension and tire. The driver side seat riser was inoperable. The vehicle had a roaring noise on hard stop and extended crank intermeting rough stand due to rotors failure.

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6 Wiring problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 10/24/1996

Owner has the travel quest conversion kit, he states that there is a power outlet thats is exposed and that he fears that his kids may get a shock from wiring, also blew fuse.

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7 Wiring problem of the 1996 GMC Safari

Failure Date: 08/08/1996

Using the power windows causes the wiring to rub which could cause a short, and could result in a fire. The wiring has been corrected on the driver's side.




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