1995 GMC Safari Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,840miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1995 GMC Safari, 4% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,840 miles.
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.
“The pover steering pump malfunctioned causing loss of both power steering and brakes. Has this vehicle been recalled for this problem? Luckily this happened while turning around in a driveway and not on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10071279, filed 2004-01, 162,840 miles“While driving the vehicle lost all of the following functions: power steering, brakes, engine cooling/water pump, and all other functions operated by the serpentine belt. My initial inspection revealed that the serpentine belt had become dislodged from the pulley system. Further inspection revealed that the alternator bracket failed allowing the belt to become dislodged. …”
NHTSA complaint #753788, filed 2001-10“Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes at same time while approaching a stop light. Vehicle taken to the dealer shop, and informed that cooling line to power steering was leaking ( no sign of cut or rust/corroded). Dealer waiting on part. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently, and were not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #876905, filed 2000-12“While driving 30 MPH vehicle lost power brakes and power steering. Towed to dealer who found power steering cooling line to be at fault, since it is connected to power brakes they failed as well. Also windshield wipers only work intermitterntly.”
NHTSA complaint #876903, filed 2000-12“Van has had 3 sets of idler arms replaced which have excessively worn tires down to the treads. Currently, idler arm needs to be replaced for fourth time due to same failure. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8016299, filed 2002-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 8% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 10% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 39% |
| 1988 | 2 | 29% |
| 1987 | 3 | 27% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Safari
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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