1996 GMC Safari Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 GMC Safari, 8% of the 139 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Radio lights began to fail, radio became hot to touch. Pulled fuse for radio but it continued to get hotter when we stopped at our destination and turned off vehicle, the dash lights flashed off and on then the radio began to smoke then flames could be seen coming from the back of radio chassis.”
NHTSA complaint #738327, filed 2000-12“I had the air conditioner replaced in dec. And in feb. I had just driven in from ga to ca and it was 7:30am in the middle of traffic and the front of the air condit. Unit fell off. I heard what I thought was rocks hitting under the front end and later found out it was bearings, but just as I heard the sound I lost my power steering and brakes. I had no brakes at all .. I hit my emergency brake slowly and power steered my van to the side of the road. It took everything I had to turn the wheel . If I had been going 60 on the freeway instead of 10 miles an hr. …”
NHTSA complaint #722144, filed 2000-05“I work at a pep boy service center and have seen 2 other Safari vans with the same A/C hose failure. The hose is routed through the engine compartment under the van an dafter a wile the hose begins to rub on the engine to the point that the freon leaks out and the hose needs to be replaced or repapired at a substantial cost to the owner”
NHTSA complaint #713607, filed 1999-10“Alternator had to be replaced. Then, air conditioner was blowing hot air, and consumer took vehicle to a repair shop. They told her that intake manifold was rubbing against a block connecting with air conditioning unit, and this was causing air conditioning coolant to run out onto the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #867449, filed 2000-08“Consumer states that when the air conditoner is turned on air does not get cold. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer says air conditioner hose is leaking freon. Dealer is not able to locate the leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10031642, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 2 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Safari
33 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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