1997 GMC Safari Engine cooling Problems

“A/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. But still has a front oil leak some where in the front. Other: I heard a grinding noise while going down the road I took it in to the dealer I bought it from and they looked it over and said nothing was wrong. Shortly after warranty ran out the transfer case went out so we had a used one put in and it only lasted four months now it sits in the garage there should be something to do about the transfer case they should last longer. …”

“The throttle body on our 1997 Gmc Safari came apart sending pieces into the engine and failing in a wide open throttle condition that was not controllable by the driver. This occurred when the driver entered the freeway and the car accelerated through 85 miles per hour without any depression of the accelertor. The driver had to continuously apply brake pressure to keep speed somewhat under control. The only means to control the engine was to turn it off.”

“Engine has rough idle/check engine light previously, dealer performed engine tune-up. Next problem of rough engine/check engine light, still waiting from dealer as to the cause. Tsb 00-06-04-003 has been issued concerning this problem, the question is, this should be a recall item, since this is a safety hazard while travelling at freeway speeds.”

“The honeycomb catalyst material is broken and can be heard to be rattling around within the catalytic converter. The catalyst within the housing will further deteriorate, break apart, and migrate into the muffler. Since the muffler is not shielded as well as the catalytic converter, this presents a very real fire hazard.”

“Vehicle stalls at a slow speed or when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 12 occasions, and at two different dealers. Problem is still unresolved. Rotors repaired/out of round, master power window switch failed, headlamp switch replaced.”