Gmc Safari 1987
Model Safari made in 1987 by Gmc got 22 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had some investigations: seats, steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.3l.
Model 1987
| 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 | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 14 | 860828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 21/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 14 | 860805 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 21/27/23 | 24/34/28 | Regular | $ 620 | 14 | 87 119 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 14 | 860820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 14 | 860819 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 15 | 860820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 15 | 860819 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE90028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/1989 | 04/16/1990 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/16/1990 | 04/30/1991 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA88039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1988 | 10/31/1989 | REAR A/C UNIT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/13/1988 | 1 | ||
| Replaced thermostat due to coolant leak. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Oil leaks onto engine due to defective head gasket,creating potential risk of fire. tt | |||
| 06/15/1988 | 1 | ||
| Poor engine oil consumption. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/29/1999 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| No summary. | |||
| 09/29/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Many other occurances can't find any used parts anywhere recyclers say very popular occurance | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Replaced serpentine belt. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/19/1988 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioning system not working. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 11/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| Intake gasket leaking. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/25/1991 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is sluggish, has no power. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 09/12/1989 | 1 | ||
| Replaced leaking pinion gear. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 1912 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the seat belt did not perform as designed. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Intermittently the restraints will not retract. the driver has to tie a knot in the rear reestraint to properly secure the css . dealer will be contacted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brake failure, resulting in loss of control. | |||
| 01/09/1989 | 1 | ||
| Noisy brakes. ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| Bracket that holds all moving components (air compressor, air pump, power steering pump, water pump) cracked. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Bracket holding power steering unit cracked, sheering off the mounting bolt, causing belt to come off. *dsh | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 05/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Defective idler arms. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Paint is peeling off roof and hood of vehicle. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Customer wants to know how to replace the door handles on a 1987 safari van**cc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Front end misaligned, also replaced tires. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/13/1989 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front tire. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was backing into garage, put gear shift into park and vehicle took off backwards second time while waiting for some people to cross. consumer's foot was still on the brakes and tires were spinning. consumer had to put car in neutral to get it to stop.*ak | |||