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2005 GMC SafariProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 GMC Safari, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 GMC Safari has problems

4 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
Steering20
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2005 GMC Safari recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2005 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 GMC Safari safety ratings

2005 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
In owners' words

What Safari owners report

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

DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO FIVE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A COMPLETE U-TURN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC CLAIMED THAT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK
Complaint 10113363 · Mar 3, 2005
1. THE BREAKING SYSTEM IS REAL BAD THAT CAUSED A GREAT SHAKING IN THE STIRRING WHEEL. 2. UNUSUAL SOUND IN THE BACK OF THE VAN 3. RATTLING NOISE IN THE SHELVES 4. STIRRING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING GOOD WHEN MAKING A U-TURN, I NEED SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE MAKING A COMPLETE U-TURN. 5. NOISE IN THE…
Complaint 10107916 · Jan 25, 2005 · 185 miles

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