1996 GMC Safari Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 1996 GMC Safari, 3% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 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.
“Applied brakes and system failed sporadicaly, most failures under dry condition on asphalt. Two brake modules, computer module, master cylinder, calipers, pads, rotors all been replaced. Front tires replaced at 24,000 miles. Pedal can be pressed to floor at any time, failure has a mushy pedal with a coasting to a stop. Some time making noise (unlike that of ABS system) until pedal is released.”
NHTSA complaint #536883, filed 1998-06“Flat tire cannot be repaired. Can present safety problem if driver tries to drive car without fixing flat. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*764370”
NHTSA complaint #10006943, filed 2002-07“While driving on freeway, whole steel top of left front tire came off, hit runner, runner came off, bent left fender, no crash, driver pulled to side of road to avoid crash, vehicle with dealer for inspection/repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #817383, filed 1997-10Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 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 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
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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