There have been 15 safety recalls for the GMC Safari. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC Safari.
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 1996 GMC Safari, 1997 GMC Safari, 1998 GMC Safari |
| Component: CHILD SEAT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 1996 GMC Safari, 1997 GMC Safari |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Low torque can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequently fatigue and break. This can result in separation of the left-hand control arm from the frame increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 1995 GMC Safari |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 1995 GMC Safari |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: owners of vehicle would be unaware of the load capacity of the vans, the van build date, and would not have any assurance that the vans meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 1994 Chevrolet G20, 1994 Ford E-150, 1994 GMC Safari, 1994 GMC Vandura |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 14, 2005 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 77,055 |
| Sep. 12, 2003 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 41,477 |
| Apr. 28, 2003 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 1,755,876 |
| Mar. 7, 2003 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 507,171 |
| Apr. 10, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 461,851 |
| Jan. 20, 1999 | Child Seat | 2,090 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Seat Belts:rear | 18,972 |
| Sep. 13, 1995 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 69 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 3,037 |
| May. 9, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,255 |
| Nov. 16, 1993 | Seats | 604,207 |
| Aug. 2, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 341,364 |
| Sep. 20, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 4,842 |
| Aug. 13, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 30,640 |
| Dec. 3, 1985 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 26,741 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 2002 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 2001 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 1998 GMC Safari | 3 |
| 1997 GMC Safari | 4 |
| 1996 GMC Safari | 4 |
| 1995 GMC Safari | 3 |
| 1994 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 1992 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 1991 GMC Safari | 3 |
| 1990 GMC Safari | 4 |
| 1989 GMC Safari | 3 |
| 1988 GMC Safari | 2 |
| 1987 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 1986 GMC Safari | 1 |
| 1985 GMC Safari | 2 |