1997 GMC Safari (gmc)Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc), most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc) has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 GMC Safari (gmc) recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Safari (gmc) year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Safari (gmc) median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Safari (gmc) owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SON WAS DRIVING MY GMC SAFARI VAN; SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Complaint 10263029 · Mar 25, 2009 · 140,000 miles

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