no report yet
Front: warning light/devices
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
1999 GMC SafariProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 61 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Safari, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 GMC Safari has problems
61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Power train
18Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
6Engine and engine cooling
6Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
4Electrical system
3Air bags
3Steering
3Vehicle speed control
149 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1999 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.
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
1999 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
1999 GMC Safari safety ratings
1999 GMC Safari 4x2 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
In owners' words
What Safari owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1999 GMC SAFARI TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SEE GM TSB #00-07-30-002 DATED 11/2000. 1ST-2ND LATE SHIFT, REVERSE, 2ND, & 4TH GEAR CAUSED IMMEDIATE FAILURE. ALL REQUIRED TRANSMISSION SERVICE PERFORMED BY DEALER ON THIS VEHICLE. ROOT CAUSE IS THE KNOWN SUN GEAR SHELL FAILURE IN THE GM 4L60E AUTOMATIC…
THIS MORNING (5/4/05) WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 GMC SAFARI, I EXPERIENCED A JOLT AND A HIGH RPM REV AND A LONG 1-2 SHIFT. I GOT TO MY DESTINATION (1/4 MILE UP THE ROAD) AND THEN DISCOVERED THAT I HAD NO REVERSE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE DEALER (A 6-MILE DRIVE). I NOTICED IN ADDITION TO NO REVERSE,…
(1) NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE MOVED IN REVERSE ALTHOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS ABLE TO BE PLACED INTO R. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE SMOOTHLY IN ANY FORWARD GEARS. HOWEVER, IT WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD AND SUBSEQUENTLY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ONTO A…
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