Gmc Safari 1988
Model Safari made in 1988 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car had some investigations: seats, steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.3l.
Model 1988
| 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 | 20/25/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 14 | 870810 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 626 | 14 | 870810 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 14 | 870810 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 14 | 870810 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 789 | 15 | 870810 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 789 | 15 | 870810 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 467108 | 12/01/1994 | 37942 | Transmission extention seal leaks. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIT-3665-A | 07/01/2008 | 10028790 | General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included. | 05/29/2009 | |
| 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 - ENGINE | |||
| 11/28/1995 | |||
| Engine malfunctioned, oil rings have broken, causing oil leak. tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 2 | 11/28/1992 | |
| The door locks in the rear doors broke, unable to open doors from inside. tt bolts snap off from the motor the ones holding the power steering box. the belt comes off because the bracket breakes. *yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| (7) of (8) seat belts will not lock. belt is very loose, allowing alot of movement and (1) 0f (8) seat belt buckles does not latch. problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 06/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| The front seat belts were inoperative. *jb | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall repairs done on broken seat bolt, but dealer charged consumer. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| The bolts on the power steering box snapped off. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/18/1997 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel: driving along and bushings fell out of tilt steering wheel coupling, and steering wheel dropped in consumers lap. *ak *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 2 | 11/28/1992 | |
| The door locks in the rear doors broke, unable to open doors from inside. tt bolts snap off from the motor the ones holding the power steering box. the belt comes off because the bracket breakes. *yh | |||