Customer has a concern about air bags**nar**cc the consumer was concerned with out of warranty automobiles. The consumer feels the general public may be at risk of air bag malfunction in the event of a crash. The consumer suggested that manufacturer's notify consumers when their warranty is about to expire and offer options. The consumer also stated he had to have all 3 flexible brake lines replaced on his vehicle.
The worst 1993 GMC Safari problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes30
- Suspension7
- Electrical6
- Transmission6
- Steering5
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Seats2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Safari
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 GMC Safari 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will...
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Window regulator motor does not fit
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks
- Subject regarding ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - special policy
- Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace PCM)
- Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system
- Policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system
- Vehicle does not start readily upon cranking (replace fuel pump relay)
1993 GMC Safari fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 19-21 | 16-17 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18-20 | 15-16 |
What 1993 GMC Safari owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1993 gmc safari all wheel drive 7-passenger standard wheel base van with 42" torsion bar front springs and 182,000 miles. The driver's side front torsion spring broke inside the adjuster sleeve at the frame crossmember, dropping the driver's side onto the frame. While this failure occurred while the vehicle was parked, just three days before I had used the van to take a trip with my family on the interstate at 70 MPH. A failure here would have been catastrophic. I was informed by the dealer that the original spring design was no longer available, and the updated version could only be sold in pairs(both sides). It seems to me that if such a critical component as the front springs are so unreliable as to require a complete re-design, that a recall is in order.
Vehicle idled and started roughly. Also, black smoke came from the exhaust pipe upon starting. This was caused by malfunctioning components located in the fuel injection system. There was a tsb on this issue (not found in artemis).
The brackets on both sides of the transfer case, which held the front axle in place. Consumer very concerned about transfer case dropping while vehicle is in motion.*ak *ph
Sideview mirror shakes while driving. Dealer notified. *ak the mirror wobbled at low and high speeds and when going over bumps. The problem caused the image to be distorted. (head loose in housing) refer to odi# 1002432 *scc
Exceptionally dangerous spontaneous shearing of front left torsion bar. Gmc must know of this problem, because they have completely redesigned the torsion bars, requiring a major retrofitting (at the owner's expense) of the van's cross frame member. Fortunately for us, this major component of the suspension broke while the car was parked. Other reports on the internet describe the part as breaking while driving, instantly dropping the left side of the car until the tire hits the wheel well and throwing the car violently to the left.
Brakes pulsate intermittently and without prior warning. Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and will not stop or grab. Dealership is aware of problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I just signed up for this on my computer and I got a recall notice on the ABS system. I called my local dealer to find out what to do about it and they said they have no idea what I'm talkin' about. The federal safety agency campaign # is 99i006000 and stated that the dealers are to modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit.
Repeated break failure, this time total failure caused wreck not involving any other vehicals or personal property. Van is total loss.
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Questions about the 1993 GMC Safari
Is the 1993 GMC Safari reliable?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 1993 GMC Safari, 3.4 times a typical Safari model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC Safari?
Brakes, with 30 complaints. Next is suspension (7).
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Safari have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Safari have bad brakes?
The GMC Safari model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (60 complaints), 1994 (39 complaints) and 1993 (30 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 GMC Safari get?
Official estimates for the 1993 GMC Safari range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 19-21 highway.
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