Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Gmc Safari Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
SEATS
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Gmc Safari.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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