1997 GMC Safari engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 GMC Safari — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. Each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and windows, catalytic converter, fuel pump, oxygen sensors and windshield wiper motor. *la the consumer has two gmc safari's both 1997 models. Their…”
filed Dec 6, 2004
“Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, ac/ heater, gas gauge, windshield wiper motor, electric window. *cb”
filed Jul 30, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 Safari | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 Safari | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 Safari | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 Safari | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 Safari | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 Safari | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 Safari | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Safari | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Safari | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.