1998 GMC Safari Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 GMC Safari, 10% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a 98 Gmc Safari, I have had three (3) rear AC blower control switches burn up in it six (6) years. The switches are melted from overheating. Do you have any other complaints over this issue? The date listed below is the last one.”
NHTSA complaint #10104100, filed 2004-12, 70,000 miles“Vehicle is experiencing a lot of electrical problems. The driver's side window will not go up and down, and it makes a horrible noise. Door locks lock and unlock inadvertently. Windshield wipers only work when it is not raining. The heat and air conditioner blower only operate through the defroster. Also, unless consumer keeps foot on the accelerator the battery almost dies.”
NHTSA complaint #10106831, filed 2005-01, 80,000 miles“Consumer pulled up in driveway waiting for rain storm to calm down. Vehicle was off and key was out of ignition. Smoke started coming out of power window controls on driver's side. Consumer got children out. Took plyers and disconnected battery. Vehicle was still driveable. Manager in service department said ground wire touched control wires.”
NHTSA complaint #882577, filed 2001-03“Recall completed sept 19. Electric wondow on driver side not functioning proproperly started sept 21. Reported to dealer stated not related problems. On sept 24 windshield washer not working. On sept 26 A/C & vent blower not working. None these problems existed until recall # 03v093000 was done.”
NHTSA complaint #10040882, filed 2003-09“The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of NHTSA recall number 03-v-930-000 related to a short circuit in the electric outside rear view mirror switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10020506, filed 2003-05Related service bulletins
- 10237671May 19, 2023This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Safari
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology