1997 GMC Safari Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 21%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 GMC Safari, 21% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“September 1, 1999: AC problem (not cooling) repaired under warranty. November 3, 1999: left drivers door window motor replaced under warranty (not passenger side as documented on the invoice). January 31, 2003: I wrote to Gmc customer service via email, detailing some problems that had developed with my van. I complained that the drivers window motor was intermittent at best. I mentioned was the windshield wipers worked erratically. My low setting on the AC fan was inoperable, and eventually all 3 levels stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072604, filed 2004-05, 32,804 miles“Understand Gmc is aware of motor/circuit control windshied failure(what causes wipers not to work) because at the dealer they said Gmc had issue a replacement kit but since there was no recall on it I had to pay around $300 for it. I think Gmc should go ahead a pay for it since they know is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #726514, filed 2000-08“A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. Gmc could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and I had to pay for them. Each time cost over $1,000 dollars. No safety defect listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #719600, filed 2000-03“This problem rless than 30 days after purchasing the van, it was supposed to have been fixed at the original dealership 12k ago, but this problem has reocurred. In addition, have had a power window motor go out, blower fan burn up, transmission fluid leaks after being serviced by dealership and lastly a fuel gauge that refuses to work.”
NHTSA complaint #739911, filed 2001-01“While driving inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10115908, filed 2005-03Related recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: GMC Safari 1995–1997, Chevrolet Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 11% |
| 1997 | 29 | 21% |
| 1996 | 33 | 24% |
| 1995 | 38 | 19% |
| 1994 | 30 | 25% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Safari
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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