Electrical system fails even with new battery, alternator. When I attempt to start vehicle all power is lost. Happened last year is happening again, only in winter. Kills battery after battery. Have bought 3 batteries, now the electrical power just does not come on.
1996 GMC Safari electrical problems
12 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Alternator/generator/regulator4
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Wiring2
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition: module1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
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GMC Safari electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 GMC Safari owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer 1996 gmc safari van electrical problem with fuel pump. *bf the fuel pump did not pump fuel. The fuel pump suffered electrical damage. The fuel filter was changed when the rebuilt engine was placed in the vehicle. The main bearing was shot.
Intermittently rear windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view. The accelerator cable was replaced twice. The alternator was replaced three times. The water pump was replaced twice. The driver's side power window motor was replaced and the passenger side needs to be replaced. The driver's side seat motor failed. The hatch failed. The rear captain chairs seat belts broke. *ak
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Alternator had to be replaced. Then, air conditioner was blowing hot air, and consumer took vehicle to a repair shop. They told her that intake manifold was rubbing against a block connecting with air conditioning unit, and this was causing air conditioning coolant to run out onto the ground.
Abs light would come on/ pedal jerked, and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer. He said that it was a sensor that needed to be reset. Replaced computer module. Vehicle has been dealer about five times, and is still at the dealer.
The brake lights and turn signal lights have gone out due to a fuse blowing out. This happened about 10 minutes after fuse was installed. Dealer has replaced at least 25 times. Problem is due to a short in the vehicle.
Belt slips when wet, causing engine hesitation.
Electrical starter motor failed.
Using the power windows causes the wiring to rub which could cause a short, and could result in a fire. The wiring has been corrected on the driver's side. *ak
Questions about the 1996 GMC Safari electrical
Does the 1996 GMC Safari have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 GMC Safari, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 GMC Safari electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Safari electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Safari have the most electrical problems?
The GMC Safari model years with the most electrical complaints are 1996 (12 complaints) and 1997 (11 complaints).
Other 1996 GMC Safari problems
Visibility 33Brakes 29Suspension 29Body 12Steering 11Engine 10Fuel system 8Seat belts 7Acceleration 5Airbags 4Locks 4Tires 4Seats 3Transmission 3Lights 2
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