Complaints
66
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 GMC Safari Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar
Avg mileage:54,800 mi
#33 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 GMC Safari.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 20 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar | 7 | — | — | 54,800 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,800
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 GMC Safari — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 GMC Safari reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 GMC Safari has 66 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 GMC Safari?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (20 complaints); Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar (7 complaints, avg 54,800 mi); Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 GMC Safari?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,800 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 GMC Safari?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 GMC Safari include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 GMC Safari have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 GMC Safari as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 GMC Safari?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Safari reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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