1997 GMC Safari Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 GMC Safari, 7% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“Dt: dealer told the caller the throttle stuck was stuck in the open position. This caused the vehicle to accelerate without warning. Caller has not received a notice to have this part maintained. Dealer said they will not fix it for free. Manufacturer said because of the age and mileage they will not fix it. Caller felt it was a manufacturers defect. Caller had no idea that part was a maintenance item. Caller was sitting at a light the vehicle took off, and he had to hold the brakes hard, and turn it off to get it to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10127006, filed 2005-08, 107,000 miles“While traveling at approximately 20 MPH in traffic vehicle suddenly started to accelerate. Consumer was able to bring vehicle to a stop after applying full pressure to brake pedal. Upon examination, the throttle control cable had disconnected from a sensor in engine which caused the problem. Please provide any additional information attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #891876, filed 2001-07“Vehicle experience problems with power steering pump leaking/gas pedal sticking/gas indicator always reading full tank of gas/engine light coming on and off, and transmission slipping which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #841157, filed 1999-06“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“While depressing gas pedal pedal would not travel to floor. Consumer applied force, and pedal returned to normal movement. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894229, filed 2001-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 9% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsSeat belts
8 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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