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1994 GMC SafariProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 119 owner complaints about the 1994 GMC Safari, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.1× the Safari median · #4 of 16 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11926 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage95kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 GMC Safari has problems

119 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
Service brakes, hydraulic376
Visibility300
Suspension151
Electrical system82
Air bags87
Equipment60
Engine and engine cooling50
Steering50
Fuel system, gasoline40
7 other systems191

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

1 recall

1994 GMC Safari recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 94V-087 · May 9, 1994 · 2,255 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Safari 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 median. How we score

'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 GMC Safari safety ratings

1994 GMC Safari in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 GMC Safari, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WINDSHIELD WIPERRQ99003 · closed May 31, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What Safari owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734314
Complaint 10007012 · Oct 14, 2000 · 115,000 miles
VEHICLE HAS ABS FAILURE WHEN DRIVING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITION/WEATHER. EX., SNOW, ICE OR RAIN. THERE IS A RECALL FOR ABS ECU 00 V 228 008, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Complaint 10001658 · Dec 30, 2002 · 75,000 miles
ABS: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 TO 50 MPH, MADE PANIC STOPS; VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, LURCHED FORWARD WITH FOOT ON BRAKES; EVENTUALLY BRAKES LOCKED UP. TT
Complaint 974100 · Oct 30, 1995

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