1997 GMC Safari Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 GMC Safari, 6% of the 135 complaints for this model year. 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.
“My daughter was attempting to hook her seatbelt before we left a parking lot and the buckle literally fell apart in her hand. This was a rear belt with no doors nearby so it had not been damaged in any way prior to its failure. Our concern is that had we been in an accident it would not have protected our child. The dealer says that we are responsible for the cost of the replacement as well.”
NHTSA complaint #720424, filed 2000-03“The seat belt on the passenger's side will not pull out of the retractor. The dealer is aware of the problem. Part was ordered to correct seat belt problem. Consumer also experiencing a problem with sticking of the accelerator pedal. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #832420, filed 1998-12“Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recal 01v123000 for replacement of safety belt audible warning module. Dealer stated parts were not available. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #894829, filed 2001-08“Owner has problems with driver's side seat belts, he states that he is able to exit vehicle while seat belt is on, he also is able to move over in tothe passenger's side of the vehicle, owner feels that he may not be fully protected in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #807294, filed 1997-01Related 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 1997 GMC Safari
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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