1997 GMC Safari (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari (gmc) years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc). That ranks 3rd out of 11 Safari (gmc) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC Safari (gmc) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 78,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC Safari (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Son was driving my gmc safari van; swerved to avoid hitting a car and hit a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. *tr
It started with the horn working only occasionally, then it stopped completely. A few months later the wipers and wiper fluid stopped working. *tr
At highway speeds vehicle would stall without warning. Several times this happened to my wife while she was passing a tractor-trailer making it dangerous to get to the shoulder. Van would normally restart, but had to be towed 3 times. Dealer in florida failed to repair after 10 days and two…
Other GMC Safari (gmc) years
← 1996 Safari (gmc) · 1998 Safari (gmc) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Safari (gmc) | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Safari (gmc) | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Safari (gmc) | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc)?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC Safari (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Safari (gmc) model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.