I love this van but im beginning to think there is something wrong with the door handles. When I least expect it the handles will just break off in my hand. I have replaced each one at least twice. I was wondering if there is a recall on them that I was not aware of.
The worst 1996 GMC Safari (GMC) problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC Safari (GMC) 3
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What 1996 GMC Safari (GMC) owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl *- the contact called regarding a 1996 gmc safari van. The contact was traveling at 25 MPH and when he approached a stop sign the cruise control engaged. His foot remained on the brakes, but the vehicle continued into the intersection and was hit by another vehicle. The contact stated that both of the vehicles were badly damaged. The vehicle did not have cruise control indicator, but he felt the cruise control engage. There were no injuries. The contact has a copy of the police report. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. *ak updated 02/27/07.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 MPH, a loud noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. It was maneuvered off the road and stopped. The vehicle was towed to a residence where a dealer representative came for an inspection and determined the passenger side torsion bar fractured, and needed to be replaced.
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Questions about the 1996 GMC Safari (GMC)
Is the 1996 GMC Safari (GMC) reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 GMC Safari (GMC), 3.0 times a typical Safari (GMC) model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC Safari (GMC)?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Safari (GMC) have?
No recalls on record.
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