2004 GMC Safari Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,506miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 GMC Safari, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,506 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.
“The rear end was making a noise and was taken to the car dealer checked the vehicle. The dealer said that the problem was with the carrier bearings and the ring & pinion (factory defect). The vehicle has been making this noise since it was purchased and the warranty will not cover repairs. The cost is estimated to be 1500.00 dollars. We have sent it to the dealer on 3 different occasions and they say the warranty refuses to pay for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10239746, filed 2008-08, 17,000 miles“While parallel parking vehicle turned 90 degrees to the left within two-car lengths. Vehicle had been to the dealer on four occasions. Dealer checked the tire pressure, did a complete wheel alignment, and rotated the tires. But, problem still recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10089768, filed 2004-08, 12 milesRelated service bulletins
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Suspension: 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 2004 GMC Safari
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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