1995 GMC Safari Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 GMC Safari. That is the most of any Safari model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (54 complaints, 28%), typically at around 127,000 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 195owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 GMC Safari 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 54 | 28% | 127,000 | “abs brakes” (20%) | — |
| Visibility | 38 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 33 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 8% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 8% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 5% | 165,615 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 5% | 166,230 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 162,840 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 160,121 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 156,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 160,121 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 GMC Safari recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque.
Risk: Low torque can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequently fatigue and break. This can result in separation of the left-hand control arm from the frame increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
Risk: These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Windshield wiper (RQ99003) — opened Mar 8, 1999, closed May 31, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving to work about 25mph than all of a sudden lost acceleration was able to slowly drive to a parking lot but ended up having towed to my mechanic which i was in formed the engine had seized but could smell gas and the fuel had collected in the oil which was changed, after further…
1995 gmc safari. Consumer states the rear springs are carbon fiber and have delaminated. *tgw the consumer stated it caused an unstable condition while driving at highway speeds as the vehicle's body was not properly supported and could drop onto the frame at any time, which could result in an…
I have a 95 gmc safari that was equiped with dexcool coolant. I have replaced all the freezeout plugs, that have been eaten away by the coolant. There are several law suits but none of them include safari or astro vans. Are there any lawsuits that include vans. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 gmc safari. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the front torsion bar on the front driver side snapped in half. The entire driver side front end dropped down on the tire. The contact called gm and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and that he would…
Crash impact was to the front corner/bumper of the vehicle in front of the driver coming from the side , the driver's left. Driver's airbag did not deploy.*ak
Other GMC Safari years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Safari | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 Safari | 25 | 1 |
| 2001 Safari | 39 | 1 |
| 2000 Safari | 68 | 0 |
| 1999 Safari | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Safari | 89 | 3 |
| 1997 Safari | 135 | 4 |
| 1996 Safari | 139 | 4 |
| 1995 | 195 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC Safari?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Safari?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 GMC Safari a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Safari model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.