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: sudden loss of power
6 of the 195 complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20031
- 19991
- 19982
- 19963
- 19956
- 19901
What owners say
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.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle lost power brakes and power steering. Towed to dealer who found power steering cooling line to be at fault, since it is connected to power brakes they failed as well. Also windshield wipers only work intermitterntly.
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes at same time while approaching a stop light. Vehicle taken to the dealer shop, and informed that cooling line to power steering was leaking ( no sign of cut or rust/corroded). Dealer waiting on part. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently, and were not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Alternator bracket broke, loss power steering and brakes, nearly caused crash, mechanic replaced alternator.
Auto lost all power during driving, which could cause an accident. Tt
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 GMC Safari loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1995 GMC Safari?
6 of 195 owner complaints about the 1995 GMC Safari (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 GMC Safari?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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