1994 GMC Safari Problems

Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1994 GMC Safari has 142 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (29 complaints, avg 115,000 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (18 complaints, avg 83,803 mi); Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar (13 complaints, avg 153,700 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,405 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.

NHTSA complaints for the 1994 GMC Safari include 17 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 13 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.

No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 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.

Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.