Gmc Safari 1989
Model Safari made in 1989 by Gmc got 28 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and seats. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.3l.
Model 1989
| 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 | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 14 | 880808 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 14 | 880808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 14 | 880808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 14 | 880808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 15 | 880808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 15 | 880808 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V164000 | SHERROD VANS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 4842 | 06/04/1992 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/20/1991 | 09/26/1991 | 571 | 210 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: vans.note: this recall is being conducted by sherrod vans, inc. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| On going electrical problems since before i bought it, but even when i had a rebuilt engine put in by miles chev, millington,tn in july 97 at 146,737 miles ,nothing was said about any engine fires...most mechanics said it was a minor electrial problem...the service engine soon light came on when it needed oil, and periodically the red brake light came on, even though the emergancy brake had not been applied and the lever pulled to double check for release. no other warnings of possible fire...no smoke or odors that night, just drove home about 20 miles in the rain, parked in my drive and about 3.5hrs later a man walking by saw it burning and had people call 911. tune up & oil chg. @187,314m,12/17/98. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/04/1998 | 2 | ||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belts. while driving the seat belt doesn't adjust, it's loose. it does not hold. this defect complies with recall 98v150000. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak the bolt holding the engine bracket broke off. *yh | |||
| 12/01/1993 | |||
| The aux pulley that hold crankshaft and the timing gear pulley broke two time. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Steering column bolt that holds the steering column in place, becomes very loose, can not shift gears and use turn signals. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Steering column bolt that holds the steering column in place, becomes very loose, can not shift gears and use turn signals. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gear shifter stuck in park position. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 02/04/1998 | 2 | ||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belts. while driving the seat belt doesn't adjust, it's loose. it does not hold. this defect complies with recall 98v150000. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak the bolt holding the engine bracket broke off. *yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The driver and buckle will not lock when pulling forward and go backwards the seat belt retractor don't tighten up . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/28/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1989 | |
| While driving vehicle at 60 mph vehicle went out of control. driver was ejected from seat because the lap belt did not hold. furthermore vehicle would pull to the right when going over 55 mph. *ak | |||
| Driver and passenger side seat belt retractor when pulled forward and backwards doesn't tighten up. tt | |||
| Vehicle rear middle bench outside seat belts retractor mechanism had broken parts jamming in a fixed position. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/23/1998 | 02/14/1998 | ||
| Rear seat belt failed under hard braking. also, power steering pump rear bracket malfunctioned. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| The aluminum or similar material bracket which connects the electronically-controlled driver's seat to the floor guides is ripped --- not completely but enough to make the seat insecure and definitely unsafe in a sudden stop or impact.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| After having recall repair work done on seat, the seat bolt broke again, causing the seat to recline into the rear seat. recall#93v187000. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/18/2011 | |||
| The brackets on the front and back of the power steering pump have broken 3+ times and have caused the vehicle to be towed, pump, serpentine belt, brackets, fluid, and hose to be replaced. i would like to know why and what can be done to prevent this from happening again. please help. thank you. this has happened several times the most recent was last week. 08/18/2011 | |||
| 08/28/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1989 | |
| While driving vehicle at 60 mph vehicle went out of control. driver was ejected from seat because the lap belt did not hold. furthermore vehicle would pull to the right when going over 55 mph. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 10/23/1998 | 02/14/1998 | ||
| Rear seat belt failed under hard braking. also, power steering pump rear bracket malfunctioned. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Power steering pulley came apart, causing serpentine belt to break | |||
| 02/04/1995 | |||
| Bolt that connects the power steering unit to the motor sheared off, replaced with steel bolt, then the bracket cracked causing power steering unit to come off. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Without warning the tie rod ripped itself out of the frame. if this vehicle had been traveling at normal speed, the driver would have completely lost the ability to steer the vehicle. one body shop owner said that he has never seen or heard of anything like this. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Steering column bolt that holds the steering column in place, becomes very loose, can not shift gears and use turn signals. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/21/1996 | 0 | ||
| While getting into vehicle driver's side handle broke off door into driver's hand, the passenger's side handle has not broken. dealer has not seen anything like it. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 168520 | 1 | 03/31/2001 |
| Front van captains chair frame and track, has had to be repair several times. seat lifts up, does not stay secured to track. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 05/09/2004 | 66000 | 1 | 09/05/1997 |
| Random failure of the windshield wipers when vehicle is in motion. very spooky when it happens at night. when questioned the dealership is not aware of any problem. but they knew just what the problem is and they have a fix. *la | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | KIRKLAND | KIRKLAND GMC |