1999 GMC Safari Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 GMC Safari, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Seat belts located at the third seating in vehicle can not be fixed or be adjusted. Notified dealer /manufacturer, and informed consumer that nothing can be done. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. How can a safety belt save lifes if not ajusted properly.”
NHTSA complaint #845487, filed 1999-08“Seat blets located at the third seat in the vehicle cannot be fixed or adjusted. Consumer has notified dealer. Manufacture has yet to provide any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #847362, filed 1999-09“Seat belts in the 3rd seat in vehicle can't be fixed or be adjusted. Dealer told consumer that nothing can be done. Please provide further informaton.”
NHTSA complaint #849509, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 01V123000Apr 10, 2001Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten…Covers: GMC Safari 1996–1999, Chevrolet Astro 1996–1999
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
| 1989 | 5 | 28% |
| 1988 | 2 | 29% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Safari
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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