2005 GMC Safari Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 GMC Safari has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 GMC Safari recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 GMC Safari.

Most common 2005 GMC Safari problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Steering2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2017-04-27, Unknown Or Other
NV
2007-05-25, Structure
2005 SAFARI WITH DEFECTIVE FRAME**NAR**CC THE FRAME HOLDING THE A FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH, WHICH ALLOWED THE BOLT HOLDING THE A FRAME TO CUT ITS WAY THROUGH THE FRAME AND DROP THE LOWER A FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME DROPPED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. *JB
2005-03-03, Steering
DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO FIVE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A COMPLETE U-TURN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK
2005-01-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
1. THE BREAKING SYSTEM IS REAL BAD THAT CAUSED A GREAT SHAKING IN THE STIRRING WHEEL. 2. UNUSUAL SOUND IN THE BACK OF THE VAN 3. RATTLING NOISE IN THE SHELVES 4. STIRRING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING GOOD WHEN MAKING A U-TURN, I NEED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE MAKING A COMPLETE U-TURN. 5. NOISE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND OTHER MINOR PROBLEMS. *NM

2005 GMC Safari questions

Does the 2005 GMC Safari have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 GMC Safari at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Safari?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Steering (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.

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