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 consideration had it towed to my home.tried starting it runs anywhere between 10 or 15 seconds , had the starter checked working great so about 2 months I just have it parked looking for solutions.I had it for about 9 years with day to day driving to work and occasionally on the highway.
The worst 1995 GMC Safari problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes60
- Visibility38
- Suspension33
- Engine17
- Airbags16
- Body9
- Electrical9
- Fuel system8
- Steering8
- Seat belts5
- Seats5
- Transmission5
- Acceleration4
- Tires3
- Lights2
- Locks2
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 GMC Safari
Wipers 32ABS 24No deployment 8Brake failure 8Loss of power 6
Recalls 3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Recall number 95V175000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
Recall number 94V188000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1995 GMC Safari
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
EA02006
Windshield wiper
RQ99003
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 GMC Safari 32
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
1995 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 | 15 | 19-20 | 16-17 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 17-20 | 15-16 |
What 1995 GMC Safari owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 uncontrollable behavior of the vehicle and cause an accident.
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.
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 be responsible for the repair. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 156,000 and failure mileage was 144,000.
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.
Significant loss of steering and braking response due to failure of alternator bracket that resulted in serpentine belt falling off that resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes. Vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic lane and then off the road. Vehicle was towed to repair facility that day. Alternator bracket was replaced the following day. Failed part at repair facility.
1995 gmc safari left rear tire separated. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck a fence.
95 gmc safari/95 chevy astro I have owned 3 of these models since 1995 and have experienced the same problem with all 3 of them. The fusible link connection located behind the battery where power goes into the fuse panel has one connection that overheats, melts the plastic module and creates a circuit problem. Total loss of power while driving has occurred, totally crippling the vehicles. Upon searching salvages for a replacement connector, I found 4 out of 5 had the same overheated, melted plastic, dangerous connection. I have the connector I replaced on 1 of the vehicles and can provide it to the investigation. This situation could potentially lead to a fatal accident. Total electrical power means engine quits, lights go out at night, power steering and power brakes are inoperable. This truly needs further investigations to protect the lives of owners/operators of these vehicles.
The consumer owns a 1995 gmc safari. The contact says while the vehicle was sitting in the garage they heard a loud banging noise. When they went out to the garage they noticed that the torsion bar snapped. The mechanic noticed several of the same vehicles with the same problem. Also on the federal safety agency website there were 26 complaints for this same problem. *ak the consumer requested reimbursement. The dealer replaced both the left broken torsion bar and the right torsion. *sc
I bought a used van from florida auto exchange on april 18,2005 and when we test drove it I stated that there was a vibration in the front I was told they would check it out . Nothing, I then had the vehicle looked at again in may again nothing ,well I was driving over a bridge today going about 65 MPH when the tread came off my front passengers side tire. I almost wrecked but I controlled the van. Now the car dealer is telling me that this is not there concern that it is a defect in the tires .I need someone to help .now they are telling me the van is unsafe to drive because the back tire is bubbling and I must replace all the tires .I also need a rim and there is body damage to my vehicle. Plus the dealer is charging me for towing because the spare they gave me with the van didnt fit.....
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Questions about the 1995 GMC Safari
Is the 1995 GMC Safari reliable?
Owners have filed 195 complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari, 10.8 times a typical Safari model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 GMC Safari?
Brakes, with 60 complaints, typically around 119,000 miles. Next is visibility (38).
How many recalls does the 1995 GMC Safari have?
3 recalls, covering visibility, suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
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 1995 GMC Safari get?
Official estimates for the 1995 GMC Safari range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 19-20 highway.
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