1999 GMC Safari Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Safari. That ranks 6th out of 11 Safari model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (19 complaints, 31%), typically at around 57,350 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 61owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 19 | 31% | 57,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 30% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 10% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 10% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 37,739 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Safari recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc safari. Since the vehicle was purchased in may of 2005, the steering idler arm has been replaced four times. As a result, the vehicle has lost steering ability. The contact has put 30,000 miles on the vehicle in two years. The mechanic stated that the idler arms have…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the vehicle's abs sensor unit failed on three separate occasions. The service dealer replaced the abs sensor unit three times, but the problem persisted.
1999 gmc safari transmission failure. See gm tsb #00-07-30-002 dated 11/2000. 1st-2nd late shift, reverse, 2nd, & 4th gear caused immediate failure. All required transmission service performed by dealer on this vehicle. Root cause is the known sun gear shell failure in the gm 4l60e automatic…
Dt: about a year ago the problem began. When braking at low speeds about 5-10 mph abs kicks in and a grinding sound occurs. This causes extended stopping distances. All wheel drive, all wheel antilock to the owner's knowledge. No warning lights illuminated and the dealer said that the abs sensor…
This morning (5/4/05) while driving my 1999 gmc safari, i experienced a jolt and a high rpm rev and a long 1-2 shift. I got to my destination (1/4 mile up the road) and then discovered that i had no reverse. I immediately drove to the dealer (a 6-mile drive). I noticed in addition to no reverse…
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 | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Safari | 89 | 3 |
| 1997 Safari | 135 | 4 |
| 1996 Safari | 139 | 4 |
| 1995 Safari | 195 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Safari?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Safari?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.