1999 GMC Safari Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 GMC Safari, 3% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Second occurance of same problem with ABS system engaging at low speeds for no reason on 1999 Gmc Safari van. The problem is a bad sensor in the front brakes but requires a complete replacement of the hub/bearing assembly unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10086557, filed 2004-08, 60,000 miles“Rearend needed to be replaced at 61,000 miles, and a part within transmission locked up. Consumer had to have transmission rebuilt. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #878549, filed 2001-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 16% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 33 | 17% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 11 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Safari
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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