Complaints
199
Crashes
11
Fires
3
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Gmc Safari Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Avg mileage:118,078 mi
#218 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:109,817 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#312 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:58,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Gmc Safari.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 19 | — | — | 118,078 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 18 | 4 | 1 | 109,817 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 12 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 10 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 8 | — | — | 78,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 8 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | 1 | — | 96,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 110,208 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 108,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 | — | — | 98,162 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — |
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