Gmc Safari 2005
Model Safari made in 2005 by Gmc got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 4.3 engine.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/22/19 | 18.3/28.1/21.7066 | Regular | 1420 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 17.7/26.6/20.8374 | Regular | 1501 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 15/19/17 | 16.8/24.8/19.6528 | Regular | 1588 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/17/15 | 15.1/22/17.5814 | Regular | 1801 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 17.9/27.1/21.1276 | Regular | 1501 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/17/15 | 15.1/22/17.5814 | Regular | 1801 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 000605001 | 06/01/2004 | 10012145 | Boom type noise during engine warm up. this service bulletin replaces 000605001a. *eh | 02/15/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3439 | 10017065 | No drive in d4 or d3. to include 2005 gmc jimmy. *tt | 10/21/2005 | ||
| 3363 | 10014880 | 4l60e/4l65e no reverse. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 3369 | 10014907 | To better understand sprag damage an engineering investigation is being conducted. typical symptoms include no forward movement in d4 or d3 shift lever position. movement can be obtained in d2, d1 or reverse. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 3335A | 3335B | 10014879 | Investigation of pump area leaks. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3309 | 3309B | 10013548 | Investigation of extension seal leaks on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt | 04/21/2005 | |
| 3170 | 3170C | 10010577 | Harsh 1-2 shift. *eh | 12/01/2004 | |
| 3136 | 3136A | 10010080 | The 4l60e/4l65e automatic transmission slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear. also to include the pontiac gto 2005. *tc | 11/04/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3136 | 3136K | 10021019 | Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj | 02/22/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 990421005 | 12/01/2005 | 990421005E | 10000081 | Transfer case shudder. *tt | 02/12/2003 |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3521 | 3521E | 10016711 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 19 | 09/28/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3521 | 3521E | 10016711 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 19 | 09/28/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 185 | 12/11/2004 | |
| 1. the breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. unusual sound in the back of the van 3. rattling noise in the shelves 4. stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, i need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 185 | 12/11/2004 | |
| 1. the breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. unusual sound in the back of the van 3. rattling noise in the shelves 4. stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, i need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems. *nm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 12/26/2004 | 2 | ||
| Driver noticed that the steering system did not work properly. it took approximately four to five attempts to make a complete u-turn. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that it was normal. *ak | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 185 | 12/11/2004 | |
| 1. the breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. unusual sound in the back of the van 3. rattling noise in the shelves 4. stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, i need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 185 | 12/11/2004 | |
| 1. the breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. unusual sound in the back of the van 3. rattling noise in the shelves 4. stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, i need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2005 safari with defective frame**nar**cc the frame holding the a frame had rusted through, which allowed the bolt holding the a frame to cut its way through the frame and drop the lower a frame. the consumer stated the frame dropped while backing out of a parking spot. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 185 | 12/11/2004 | |
| 1. the breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. unusual sound in the back of the van 3. rattling noise in the shelves 4. stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, i need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | GREENBELT | 20770 | CAPITOL GMC | 240-737-1515 |