1996 GMC Safari Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 GMC Safari, 5% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Intermittently rear windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. The accelerator cable was replaced twice. The alternator was replaced three times. The water pump was replaced twice. The driver's side power window motor was replaced and the passenger side needs to be replaced. The driver's side seat motor failed. The hatch failed. The rear captain chairs seat belts broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10038013, filed 2003-10, 93,000 miles“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35 MPH. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer stated that the right front belt failed to hold.”
NHTSA complaint #8011877, filed 2002-06“Driver's side seat belt failed to lock when vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011878, filed 2002-06“Consumer received recall notice but upon calling to make an appoinment for repair the consumer was advised that the parts are not available for repair.(recall # 01v-123)”
NHTSA complaint #562875, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 01V123000Apr 10, 2001Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten…Covers: GMC Safari 1996–1999, Chevrolet Astro 1996–1999
- 97V057000Apr 8, 1997The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.Covers: GMC Safari 1996–1997, Chevrolet Astro 1996–1997
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
| 1989 | 5 | 28% |
| 1988 | 2 | 29% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Safari
33 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
8 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.
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