1991 GMC Safari Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 GMC Safari, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have had more transmission problems from my 1991 Gmc Safari mini van than all other previous vehicles I've ever owned. I'm looking at my third transmission overhaul soon (seems like one every two years) and I don't drive fast and don't have a hitch to "pull" anything. Currently, my transmission slips into neutral when the transmission shifts from 2nd to drive. It went from happening once a month to approximately 4-6 times a day. The transmissions shops I've seen say I need an overhaul again. I hate this Gmc automatic transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10070717, filed 2004-01, 150,000 miles“While driving at approx 15 MPH prepairing to stop, weather condition was dry, rear ended vehicle in front. Went to apply brakes, heard noise ,no reaction, no skid marks from wheels. Dealership cannot find problem. Changed brakepads and shoes/rotors/master cylinder. This defect can result in an accident. Serpentine belt replaced due to causing noise. Transmission slipping, dealer found no problems. Front brakes worn to sensors, dealer has replaced rear brake drums replaced, front caliper dragging. Consumer states frost coming out of vents at times. …”
NHTSA complaint #818155, filed 1997-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 17% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1987 | 4 | 36% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 GMC Safari
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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