1992 Gmc SAFARI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
99,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 40 complaints (27.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 40.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar | 5 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar: 5; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Child Seat: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 36 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 7; 2000: 11; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2004: 5; 2005: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10059838 · 2004-04-01 (April 1, 2004)
ABS SYSTEM FAILED. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, THEY STILL HAD BRAKES. *AK ABS FAILED WHEN CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE LOSS OF ABS WAS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF INTERNAL BRAKE MODULE. CONSUMER DECLINED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE WHEN HE WAS QUOTED BY THE DEALER OF THE EXPENSE FOR REPAIR, COST WAS $1300, AND WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE WILL STILL HAVE THE SAME BRAKING CAPABILITY EVEN WITHOUT ABS. IN ADDITION, RECALL ON DIPSTICK, TO INDICATE TRANSMISSION R…
Owner-reported narrative. 68,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10059838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061741 · 2004-03-09 (March 9, 2004)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINS ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10061741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081562 · 2004-08-12 (August 12, 2004)
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR SNAPPED IN TWO PLACES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 171,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091176 · 2004-09-17 (September 17, 2004)
WHILE WIFE AN FAMILY WERE IN VAN, PASSENGER SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED, SLAMMING RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE DOWN. AWD DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND CAUSING FAMILY TO BECOME STRANDED. GM HAS DISCONTINUED REPLACEMENTS, A CONVERSION IS AVAILABLE FROM THEM FOR OVER $500.00 AND BOTH SIDES NEED TO BE REPLACED/MODIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 54,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093562 · 2004-10-04 (October 4, 2004)
I HAVE A 1992 GMC SAFARI VAN. IT HAS NO ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR A CHILD SEAT AND GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE INDICATES NO REQUIREMENT FOR SUCH A SYSTEM. IT IS MY OPION THAT JUST LIKE OTHER VEHICLES THE VAN SHOULD HAVE AN ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR THE CHILD SEAT AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY SUCH A SYSTEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10093562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131869 · 2005-08-08 (August 8, 2005)
AS FOR EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, I AM NOT AWARE OF ANY. I OPENED THE DOOR OF MY VAN AND FOUND THE SMELL OF MELTING PLASTIC COMING OUT OF IT. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT MY CIGARETTE LIGHTER, WHICH I USUALLY DON'T HAVE IN THE PLUG, BECAUSE I USE THE PLUG FOR TOO MANY OTHER THINGS HAS MELTED AND WAS STUCK INSIDE MY DASH. AFTER TAKING THAT PANEL OFF TO SEE IF I COULD GET THE LIGHTER OUT OF THE PLUG, I ATTEMPTED TO UNPLUG THE WIRES BUT WHILE DOING THIS THE SMALL AMOUNT OF THE PLUG THAT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE DASH BROKE FREE AN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10131869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165082 · 2006-08-09 (August 9, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SUSPENSION DROPPED ONTO THE FRONT TIRES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT IN USE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE BUT THE SHOCKS DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THERE WAS NOTHING THAT LED UP TO THE OCCURRENCE.
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507797 · 1996-08-22 (August 22, 1996)
TRANSMISSION MAKES LOUD NOISE WHEN GOING INTO EITHER REVERSE OR SECOND GEAR.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507797 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V119000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Reported: 1993-08-02 (August 2, 1993)
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗