1994 Gmc SAFARI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
72 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
107,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 72 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 22.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 4.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.4% |
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 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 10 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 |
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar: 12; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 11; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 10; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 3; Structure:Body:Door: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 56 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 | 19 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 4; 2000: 19; 2001: 6; 2002: 10; 2003: 9; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10001658 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001658 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007012 · 2000-10-14 (October 14, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018124 · 2003-06-09 (June 9, 2003)
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE WITH IT'S WINDSHIELD WIPER AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000, BUT IT'S VIN NUMBER OR MODEL YEAR IN NOT INCLUDED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018999 · 2003-05-20 (May 20, 2003)
CATASRTOPHIC FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE OF THE LEFT TORSION BAR ON A 1994 GMC SAFARI AWD VAN. APPARENTLY, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST NOW BE REPLACED DUE TO "SUPERSEDED PARTS" FROM GM. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 148,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020080 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
THE WIPERS STOPPED AND CHANGED SPEED SETTING ON IT'S OWN. IT WAS THE SECOND TIME THE WIPER MODULE WAS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 142,211 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030712 · 2003-08-04 (August 4, 2003)
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 1994' GMC SAFARI. ACCORDING TO NHTSA, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND YET THE RECALL ONLY COVERS FROM 95 AND UP MODELS. IF THE PROBLEM WAS KNOW TO OCCUR ON THE 1994 MODELS, WHY DOESN'T THE RECALL COVER THEM? THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OCCASSIONS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS WHEN MY WIPERS HAVE FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSE ME TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THEY DECIDED TO WORK AGAIN. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED IF IT WAS A KNOWN P…
Owner-reported narrative. 155,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030712 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034037 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH ITS WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038413 · 2003-09-08 (September 8, 2003)
THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03V159000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038413 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.
94V087000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1994-05-09 (May 9, 1994)
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence: 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 THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗