1992 GMC Safari problems & reliability
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 GMC Safari. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 26 | 44% |
| Suspension → | 11 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
| Seats | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 3% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front suspension dropped onto the front tires while the vehicle was parked and not in use. The contact attempted to replace the shocks to resolve the issue but the shocks did not resolve the problem. The dealer was not contacted. There was nothing that led up to the occurrence.”
Suspension · filed Aug 9, 2006
“As for events leading up to the failure, I am not aware of any. I opened the door of my van and found the smell of melting plastic coming out of it. After further inspection I found that my cigarette lighter, which I usually don't have in the plug, because I use the plug for too many other things has melted and was…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 8, 2005
“I have a 1992 gmc safari van. It has no anchor system for a child seat and gmc customer service indicates no requirement for such a system. It is my opion that just like other vehicles the van should have an anchor system for the child seat and the manufacturer should be required to supply such a system. *ak”
Child Seat · filed Oct 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 GMC Safari.
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…
PIT-3665-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2010
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt
01667 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals). *sd
236111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Hvac fan inoperative. *tw
461103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
476149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Transmission extention seal leaks. *tw
467108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 GMC Safari in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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