Gmc Safari 1985
Model Safari made in 1985 by Gmc got 4 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had some investigations: seats, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.3l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 14 | 84 828 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 14 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 14 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 14 | 84 824 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 15 | 84 828 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/18 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 15 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 15 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 84 824 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/24/23 | 24/30/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 827 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 14 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/18 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 14 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 14 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/20/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 14 | 84 8 9 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/24/23 | 24/30/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 827 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 15 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/18/17 | 18/23/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/20/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 8 9 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 604207 | 01/20/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/16/1993 | 11/29/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a soft joint. this soft joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame soft joint and replace the recliner bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V160000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 26741 | 04/25/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1985 | 12/09/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break. consequence of defect: steering difficulties will occur and the steering gear to the frame may fracture resulting in loss of steering control. this could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear is not broken or cracked. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering gear attaching boss. vehicle description: light duty van equipped with rpon40 power steering. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 01667 | 01/01/2004 | 10007244 | Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA92022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/24/1992 | 11/19/1993 | SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE | 93V187000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE86053 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/01/1986 | 01/20/1987 | INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA87009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/21/1987 | 08/16/1988 | REAR BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE90039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1990 | 06/29/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89106 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1989 | 09/19/1989 | REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Owner states upon starting the vehicle it caught on fire.the fire started from underneath the vehicle, but the cause has been undetermined, owner also notes that because of the way the hood latch on this vehicle is made he had a hard time in lifting the hood. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| Owner states upon starting the vehicle it caught on fire.the fire started from underneath the vehicle, but the cause has been undetermined, owner also notes that because of the way the hood latch on this vehicle is made he had a hard time in lifting the hood. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 06/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Seat belt recall repairs refused due to vin (93v187). *skd | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 06/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Steering gear box recall repairs refused due to vin (85v-160). *skd | |||