1990 GMC Safari Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 17%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 GMC Safari, 17% of the 35 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In dry weather applied the brakes and ABS light came on and there were no brakes, took to dealer and he replaced the computer system, the passenger's and midle bench seat belt buckles broke on three different occasions, the ECM failed when driving and the electric lock also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #807192, filed 1997-01“Having trouble with the side door and rear door. Tt sliding door on passenger side has come off track at least four times since past summer resulting in inability to close door putting passengers in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #975415, filed 1995-11Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 17% |
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1990 GMC Safari
15 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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