1997 GMC Safari Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,860miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 GMC Safari, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,860 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.
“Antilock brakes fail when coming to a complete stop. The antilock system starts to function and then at about 2 MPH the pedal goes down completely to the floor. You could only regain braking ability if you took your foot off the brakes while the ABS system reset itself. I took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs and the left front hub bearing assembly (part cost $864) was replaced. The dealer's service invoice indicated a test drive found the left front ABS sensor dropping out and tested circuit sensor open . …”
NHTSA complaint #10025829, filed 2003-07, 27,860 miles“When starting up from park, the engine roars and looses power, sometimes only for a short distance but sometimes 500 to 600 feet. Also after starting up from a stopped position, the rear of the van gives off a very loud thud and van lurches at the same time as if someone rearended the vehicle. Sometimes, the van after being just started (still in park and not touching the brake or anything other than starting the engine) and sitting for a short while, the van will have a loud thud from the rear of the van and you can also feel movement at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #707843, filed 1999-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 16% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 33 | 17% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 11 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
6 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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