1997 GMC Safari steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 GMC Safari — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. But still has a front oil leak some where in the front. Other: I heard a grinding noise while going down the road I took it in to the dealer I bought it from…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Steering column failed while turning left. Dealer stated steering pump broke. As a result of steering failure the power brakes became inoperative. *ak *mr”
filed Jan 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 2 | 8% |
| 2001 Safari | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 Safari | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 Safari | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 Safari | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 Safari | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 Safari | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 Safari | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 Safari | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 Safari | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Safari | 2 | 5% |
| 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.