SeatsPart report
1989 GMC Safari Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1989 GMC Safari, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 93V187000Nov 16, 1993The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified…Covers: GMC Safari 1985–1991, Chevrolet Astro 1985–1991, Suburban 1989–1990 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1989 GMC Safari
Steering
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology