CarRecallWatchThe 1997 GMC Safari has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (34 reports).
1997 GMC Safari recalls
Most common 1997 GMC Safari problems
Problem areas named in the 135 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 34 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
What owners report
THIS VAN BELONGS TO MY MOTHER. MY SISTER WAS DRIVING THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. SHE IS 60 YRS OF AGE AND A VERY GOOD DRIVER. HER DESCRIPTION: "JUST PULLING AWAY FROM ONE LIGHT & COMING UP TO ANOTHER. WASN'T GOING MORE THAN 20 MPH. STEP ON THE BRAKES & THEY WEREN'T THERE." THE ACCIDENT CAUSED ABOUT $500 IN DAMAGE TO THE HONDA AUTO THAT WAS STRUCK, AND SIMILAR LIGHT DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER OF THE SAFARI. I INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND NO LEAKS, AND CONCLUDED THAT MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE FAILING, SO I REPLACED IT. AFTER THAT REPAIR, HAD EXCELLENT PEDAL. I BORROWED THE VAN A FEW DAYS LATER, AND WHILE DRIVING IT, I EXPERIENCED THE SAME NO BRAKE CONDITION 3 TIMES, ONCE WHICH LEFT THE FRONT END OU
1997 GMC SAFARI BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY NO REAR NO FRONT SUSPECT IT WAS THE ANTI LOCK CONTROL UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT . NO LEAKS VISIBLE. *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE FAILURE, APPROXIMATELY IN EARLY 2006 ON 1000K TRIP. PARTS PURCHASED MODULE N12463 PART NUMBER 12463090 FROM DEALER IN EDMONTON AT COST OF $64.87 INCLUDING GST.. RETURNED HOME 1000K AS DEALER TOO BUSY TOO FIX, AND PAID $36.00 LABOR TO HAVE INSTALLED. TOTAL COST FOR MODULE AND LABOR: $100.87. MY REQUEST IS FOR GM TO PAY THIS $100.87 AS THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER A RECALL NOTICE AT ANY TIME IN THE LIFE OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR
FUEL LEAK IN SAFARI SUPPLIED FUEL LINE THAT GOES TO THE GENERATOR. *NM
1997 GMC SAFARI VAN VEHICLE DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER HAD TO TIE THE DOORS WITH A ROPE TO KEEP THEM CLOSED. *JB
1997 GMC Safari questions
Does the 1997 GMC Safari have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 GMC Safari: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices; Child Seat; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Safari?
Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (34), Power Train (22), Engine And Engine Cooling (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.