1996 GMC Safari visibility problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 GMC Safari — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power windows do not work. Consumer checked the fuses, and the fuses are not the problem. Consumer took the vehicle to an after market repair shop where the defect was noticed. *ak no recall found on this issue. *tc”
filed Oct 6, 2004
“Windshield wipers do not operate - recalled - dealer claims it was repaired, now wipers operate whenever it feels like it. Both torsion rods failed without warning within 1 day apart of each other. Mechanic revealed that gm now has a special technique to be done when this happens and it costs an…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE…Campaign 03V159000 · Apr 28, 2003
Visibility problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 Safari | 10 | 11% |
| 1997 Safari | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 Safari | 38 | 19% |
| 1994 Safari | 30 | 25% |
| 1993 Safari | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Safari | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Safari
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.