Problem with 1996 gmc safari van not starting. *bf the mechanic found the fuel pump was not pumping fuel. Upon retrieving the fuel pump from the gas tank, he found it to have suffered severe electrical damage. The actual failure was not the fuel pump, but because it generated enough heat to melt the hose coming from the pump along the connection. The consumer also stated he had to have a rebuilt engine installed after the first engine failed with only 87,000 miles.
1996 GMC Safari engine problems
10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine3
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
- Engine: gasoline2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Safari engine 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.
Coolant leak cause by intake manifold failure.
Windshield wipers do not operate - recalled - dealer claims it was repaired, now wipers operate whenever it feels like it. Both torsion rods failed without warning within 1 day apart of each other. Mechanic revealed that gm now has a special technique to be done when this happens and it costs an extra $90 to repair. Which means they are aware of the problem and will not recall the vehicles and replace at their cost. Broken spark plug almost killed my family. Fuel pump went out. Driver's side window does not roll down, driver's side view mirror does not operate.
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.
Started vehicle in the garage and heard a clunking & grinding noise. Kept vehicle running, backed out of the garage, turned the wheel, and there was no steering. Went to apply brakes , and there were no brakes. Contacted dealer. *ak. Vehicle lost power and brakes due to tension pulley was broke.
Belt tensioner loose. Nlm
Brakes failed causing noise. Mjs
Belt slips when wet, causing engine hesitation.
Questions about the 1996 GMC Safari engine
Does the 1996 GMC Safari have engine problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1996 GMC Safari, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 GMC Safari engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Safari engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Safari have bad engine?
The GMC Safari model years with the most engine complaints are 1997 (18 complaints), 1995 (17 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
Other 1996 GMC Safari problems
Visibility 33Brakes 29Suspension 29Body 12Electrical 12Steering 11Fuel system 8Seat belts 7Acceleration 5Airbags 4Locks 4Tires 4Seats 3Transmission 3Lights 2
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