CarRecallWatchThe 1995 GMC Safari has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA, including 25 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (59 reports).
1995 GMC Safari recalls
Most common 1995 GMC Safari problems
Problem areas named in the 195 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 59 |
| Visibility | 44 |
| Suspension | 34 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Seats | 6 |
What owners report
WAS DRIVING TO WORK ABOUT 25MPH THAN ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST ACCELERATION WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE TO A PARKING LOT BUT ENDED UP HAVING TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHICH I WAS IN FORMED THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED BUT COULD SMELL GAS AND THE FUEL HAD COLLECTED IN THE OIL WHICH WAS CHANGED, AFTER FURTHER CONSIDERATION HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME.TRIED STARTING IT RUNS ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10 OR 15 SECONDS , HAD THE STARTER CHECKED WORKING GREAT SO ABOUT 2 MONTHS I JUST HAVE IT PARKED LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS.I HAD IT FOR ABOUT 9 YEARS WITH DAY TO DAY DRIVING TO WORK AND OCCASIONALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
1995 GMC SAFARI. CONSUMER STATES THE REAR SPRINGS ARE CARBON FIBER AND HAVE DELAMINATED. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT CAUSED AN UNSTABLE CONDITION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS THE VEHICLE'S BODY WAS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND COULD DROP ONTO THE FRAME AT ANY TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE BEHAVIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *JB
I HAVE A 95 GMC SAFARI THAT WAS EQUIPED WITH DEXCOOL COOLANT. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE FREEZEOUT PLUGS, THAT HAVE BEEN EATEN AWAY BY THE COOLANT. THERE ARE SEVERAL LAW SUITS BUT NONE OF THEM INCLUDE SAFARI OR ASTRO VANS. ARE THERE ANY LAWSUITS THAT INCLUDE VANS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC SAFARI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE FRONT TORSION BAR ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE FRONT END DROPPED DOWN ON THE TIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED GM AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
CRASH IMPACT WAS TO THE FRONT CORNER/BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER COMING FROM THE SIDE , THE DRIVER'S LEFT. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
1995 GMC Safari questions
Does the 1995 GMC Safari have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1995 GMC Safari: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Safari?
Based on 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (59), Visibility (44), Suspension (34).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 GMC Safari has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.