1998 GMC Safari Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1998 GMC Safari, 4% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“Experiencing ongoing problem with a hard and sharp plastic connected to the driver side seat. Consumer informed this part appeared to be a guide for the seat belt, but not being used. This condition has torn driver's pants whenever the consumer was getting into the vehicle. But the major complaint is that it could cause serious cuts to anyone getting into the vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer were contacted and had no positive response to this prolem.”
NHTSA complaint #833311, filed 1999-02Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Safari
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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