1999 GMC Safari Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,739miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 GMC Safari, 7% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,739 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.
“I have had to replace the coil wire twice on this vehicle. When the wire fails, the engine cuts off causing complete loss of control of the vehicle. The power steering and power brakes fail to work. This causes a severe safety hazard to vehicle occupants and other vehicles on the highway. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767118”
NHTSA complaint #10007412, filed 2002-09, 37,739 miles“On 4 occasions, approximately once a month, the key has been inserted into the ignition and failed to turn. On 3rd occasion, dealer found shifter cable intermittently getting stuck, and not allowing ignition to release. They also found case jamming up. They replaced steering column assembly. Currently car is at dealer for the 4th occurrence. …”
NHTSA complaint #721758, filed 2000-04“Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems within a 12-month period. Fuel injector had to be replaced on four occasions/driver's power lock failed to operate/courtesy lights and radio would come on intermittently/battery shorted out on two occasions/side window stopped operating/tail lights intermittently blinked off/on/odometer would flash off/on, and rear door would intermittently lock/unlock. Feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863534, filed 2000-06Related 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…
- 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…
- 10013530Apr 21, 2005Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code.
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 1999 GMC Safari
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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