1997 GMC Safari

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 1997 GMC Safari

Recall Date Component Summary
2001-04-10 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” THE “FASTEN SAFETY-BELT” AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

1999-01-20 CHILD SEAT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED DUAL CHILD SEATS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CLUTCH SPRING AND/OR PAWL SPRING IN THE CHILD SEAT. IF THE CLUTCH SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. IF THE PAWL SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT WOULD CONTINUALLY PLAY OUT AND WOULD NOT LOCK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.

1997-04-08 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.

2006-05-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Remedy:

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).

2006-03-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

Remedy:

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.

2003-04-28 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 GMC Safari

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12 paint
2011-05-12
2011-05-12 windshield & wipers
2011-05-12 engine

143 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 GMC Safari

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Date Component  
2004-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:WIND
ODI Number: 10066973
2004-02-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10059141
2014-08-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10629776
2011-08-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10417131
2008-05-15 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10227944
2006-09-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10167944
2006-07-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10163712
2005-11-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10141457
2005-08-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10133998
2005-07-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10129852
2005-08-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10127006
2005-05-05 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ODI Number: 10120029
2005-03-25 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10115908
2005-03-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10113603
2004-08-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10089678
2004-08-19 CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE
ODI Number: 10079751
2004-05-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10073993
2004-05-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10072604
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STEERING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10070433
2004-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:WIND
ODI Number: 10066973
2004-04-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10064589
2004-02-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10059917
2004-02-23 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10059608
2004-02-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10059141
2004-02-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | STEERING:COLUMN | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 10055404
2003-09-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10039372
2003-08-12 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10033753
2003-09-02 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 10031762
2003-07-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | EQUIPMENT | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10030456
2003-07-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10025829
2003-04-25 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10016477
2003-03-11 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10011391
2000-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 9000523
2002-12-30 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10000427
2002-03-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 9003386
2002-09-26 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 8019575
2002-07-18 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 8014199
2002-07-11 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8013758
2002-07-25 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8014789
2002-02-27 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 8004633
2002-02-27 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 8004631
2002-02-27 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8004628
2002-02-27 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 8004626
2002-02-27 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 8004625
2001-12-28 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8001170
1998-02-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 5630726
2001-12-17 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 8000773
2001-07-11 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 892532
2001-08-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 894229
2001-07-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 892016
2001-08-21 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
ODI Number: 894829
2001-07-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 891876
2001-03-16 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
ODI Number: 883274
2000-12-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 876073
2000-09-26 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 871524
2000-08-28 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 868918
2000-09-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 870459
2000-08-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 867866
2000-06-27 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 864341
2000-07-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 866122
2000-07-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 864997
2000-07-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 865562
2000-07-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 865184
2000-03-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 858704
2000-03-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 858311
2000-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 858791
1999-10-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 849774
2000-01-22 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 854212
1999-09-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ODI Number: 848097
1999-08-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STEERING
ODI Number: 844009
1999-09-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 848796
1999-09-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 848749
1999-11-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 847951
1999-07-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 842706
1999-07-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 841881
1999-06-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 838813
1999-06-25 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 841157
1998-11-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
ODI Number: 830116
1998-12-04 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 831826
1998-12-17 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 832420
1998-08-12 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 826623
1997-11-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 819369
1997-07-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 814004
1997-01-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 808423
1997-01-08 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 807294
1997-01-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 808347
2001-10-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 785714
1999-07-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 782530
2000-02-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 783992
2000-02-02 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 783992
2002-09-26 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 767769
2002-07-12 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 764149
2002-04-08 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 760425
2001-09-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 752324
2001-08-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | STEERING:LINKAGES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 751372
2001-09-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 751652
2001-08-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 749848
2001-07-27 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 749333
2001-07-16 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 748517
2001-06-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 747170
2001-01-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 739911
2001-01-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ODI Number: 738932
2001-01-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 739353
2000-10-25 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
ODI Number: 735074
2000-10-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 734132
2000-08-03 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 726514
2000-05-29 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 723305
2000-03-21 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 720424
2000-01-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 717948
2000-01-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 716890
1999-11-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 714326
1999-09-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 711841
1999-08-25 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 710507
1999-08-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 709479
1999-06-24 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 707843
1999-05-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
ODI Number: 706703
1999-04-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 705630
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 608819
1999-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 608156
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 606940
1999-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 606740
2002-10-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 567893
2002-02-21 WHEELS | WHEELS
ODI Number: 564512
2000-03-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 551695
2000-02-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 550961
1999-09-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 548316
1999-10-12 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 548976
1999-10-12 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 548976
1999-10-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 548976
1999-02-08 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 543769
1999-02-08 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 543769
1998-09-02 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 540751
1998-07-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 537668
1998-03-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 532254
1997-12-31 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 527632
1997-12-31 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 527631
1998-01-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 528519
1998-01-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 528519
1998-01-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 528519
1997-12-02 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 525668
1997-10-08 TIRES
ODI Number: 523101
1997-07-15 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 520835
2000-03-02 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 719600
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1 Investigations for 1997 GMC Safari

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-05-31 2003-07-23 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

49 Service Alerts for 1997 GMC Safari

Date Description
2013-05-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

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2019-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

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2019-09-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

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2018-05-31 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-05-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

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2017-03-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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2014-05-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

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2015-12-04 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2015-10-23 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2015-10-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2004-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK. *TT

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2004-03-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

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2010-11-01 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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.

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2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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1997-03-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW

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2004-01-01 130000 VISIBILITY

WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT

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2003-02-01 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT – WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT

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2003-08-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT

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061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT

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2006-01-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

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2003-11-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONCERNS WITH BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM-UP HEARD IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT

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2003-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0146 HO2S CIRCUIT INSUFFICIENT ACTIVITY BANK 1 SENSOR 3. *TT

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2001-08-29 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

SUBJECT REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL – PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT

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2001-08-01 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN 01036 – FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL – PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT

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2001-06-22 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL. *TT

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2004-01-01 022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

PART NUMBER 15042486 PER BULLETIN 00-03-09-001A FOR THE REAR SPRING DAMPER KIT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ

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2004-01-01 021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

PART NUMBER 15042486 LEAF SPRING DAMPER MENTIONED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) 00-03-09-001A IS NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ

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2002-10-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

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2004-01-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ

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2005-08-01 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

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2001-10-31 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT

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1997-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

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2003-02-21 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY P

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2002-12-01 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT

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2004-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT

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2003-11-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT

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2001-01-01 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

INFORMATION REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL PARTS AVAILABILITY. *SLC

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2002-05-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *TT

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2001-02-02 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS 1996 THROUGH 2000 M & L VANS, CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI THAT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AT THE DRIVER’S SEAT. *TT

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