1995 Gmc SAFARI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
119 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
112,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 119 complaints (18.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 32 | 26.9% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 8.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 5.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 14 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar: 22; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 18; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 14; Air Bags:Frontal: 8; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 3; Seats: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 100 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 16; 1996: 8; 2000: 25; 2001: 16; 2002: 18; 2003: 15; 2004: 10; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2012: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 32 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10025126 · 2003-06-27 (June 27, 2003)
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NOT WORK. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025126 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030264 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
ABS MALFUNCTION ( ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ) EACU IS BAD COST $1300.00 DOLLARS AT THE DEALER . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 35 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033621 · 2003-08-11 (August 11, 2003)
WHILE TURNING ON A SIDE STREET STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT TURN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10033621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071279 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE POVER STEERING PUMP MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LOSS OF BOTH POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. HAS THIS VEHICLE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM? LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED WHILE TURNING AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON A HIGHWAY.
Owner-reported narrative. 162,840 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026134 · 2003-07-15 (July 15, 2003)
1995 GMC SAFARI AWD, GAS TANK FIRE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIEZED, DRIVESHAFT SNAPPED OFF.NO WARNING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029685 · 2003-07-21 (July 21, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT GAS TANK CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137822 · 2005-09-27 (September 27, 2005)
95 GMC SAFARI/95 CHEVY ASTRO I HAVE OWNED 3 OF THESE MODELS SINCE 1995 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ALL 3 OF THEM. THE FUSIBLE LINK CONNECTION LOCATED BEHIND THE BATTERY WHERE POWER GOES INTO THE FUSE PANEL HAS ONE CONNECTION THAT OVERHEATS, MELTS THE PLASTIC MODULE AND CREATES A CIRCUIT PROBLEM. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS OCCURRED, TOTALLY CRIPPLING THE VEHICLES. UPON SEARCHING SALVAGES FOR A REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR, I FOUND 4 OUT OF 5 HAD THE SAME OVERHEATED, MELTED PLASTIC, DANGEROUS CONNECTION. I HAVE THE CONNE…
Owner-reported narrative. 165,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160220 · 2006-06-20 (June 20, 2006)
SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING RESPONSE DUE TO FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR BRACKET THAT RESULTED IN SERPENTINE BELT FALLING OFF THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND THEN OFF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY THAT DAY. ALTERNATOR BRACKET WAS REPLACED THE FOLLOWING DAY. FAILED PART AT REPAIR FACILITY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 166,230 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503051 · 1996-03-26 (March 26, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965558 · 1995-05-19 (May 19, 1995)
AUTO-TRAN: WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND U-TURN AND YIELD, THEN TAKE OFF; TRANSMISSION STOPS WORKING; CAN HEAR ENGINE RACING WHILE PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058744 · 2004-02-23 (February 23, 2004)
HAS BEEN REPOSSESED BY BECU AND WILL BE SOLD BY COLLATORAL RECOVERY SERVICES INC LOCATED AT: 621 37TH AT WA AUBURN, WA 98002. THEY HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: 1)NONE OF THE TURN SIGNALS WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE SEVERAL FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE MALFUNCTION CONTINUES. 2)THE WARNING SOUND, FOR THE HEADLINES BEING LEFT ON WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN, NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THE FUSE HAS BEEN TESTED AND REPLACED, BUT THE MALFUNCTION CONTINUES. 3)THE WARNING SOUND FOR TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10058744 at NHTSA ↗