1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC Safari (Gmc).

Most common 1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2009-09-29, Structure
I LOVE THIS VAN BUT IM BEGINNING TO THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE DOOR HANDLES. WHEN I LEAST EXPECT IT THE HANDLES WILL JUST BREAK OFF IN MY HAND. I HAVE REPLACED EACH ONE AT LEAST TWICE. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF. *TR

2007-01-31, Vehicle Speed Control
TL *- THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1996 GMC SAFARI VAN. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH AND WHEN HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. HIS FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE VEHICLES WERE BADLY DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR, BUT HE FELT THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. *AK UPDATED 02/27/07. *JB

2006-11-15, Suspension
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RESIDENCE WHERE A DEALER REPRESENTATIVE CAME FOR AN INSPECTION AND DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE TORSION BAR FRACTURED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) questions

Does the 1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Safari (Gmc)?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC Safari (Gmc) has been fixed?

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