1998 GMC Safari (gmc)Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 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 April 11, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 GMC Safari (gmc) has problems

2 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
Seat belts11
Visibility10

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

0 recalls

1998 GMC Safari (gmc) recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1998 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.

IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT 2 DAYS AGO, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELT HOLD ME LIKE IT SHOULD, CAUSING ME TO BE SLAMMED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAIN INJURIES. *TR
Complaint 10324916 · Apr 11, 2010 · 157,000 miles

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