1999 GMC Safari power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 GMC Safari — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 gmc safari transmission failure. See gm tsb #00-07-30-002 dated 11/2000. 1st-2nd late shift, reverse, 2nd, & 4th gear caused immediate failure. All required transmission service performed by dealer on this vehicle. Root cause is the known sun gear shell failure in the gm 4l60e automatic…”
filed Oct 1, 2005
“This morning (5/4/05) while driving my 1999 gmc safari, I experienced a jolt and a high rpm rev and a long 1-2 shift. I got to my destination (1/4 mile up the road) and then discovered that I had no reverse. I immediately drove to the dealer (a 6-mile drive). I noticed in addition to no reverse…”
filed May 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Safari years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Safari | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 Safari | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 Safari | 8 | 9% |
| 1997 Safari | 21 | 16% |
| 1996 Safari | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 Safari | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 Safari | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 Safari | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 Safari | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 Safari | 7 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.