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.
1996 GMC Safari: fuel pump failure
5 of the 139 complaints about the 1996 GMC Safari describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20011
- 20001
- 19992
- 19973
- 19965
- 19941
What owners say
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.
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.
Consumer had 8 fuel pumps put into vehicle since she had it. Fuel pump keeps failing, causing vehicle to completely shut off with no warning.
Fuel pump failure problems noted on various websites concerning gmc safari vans.also,mechanic stated first replacement fuel pump he attempted to replace was defective. I would like to be notified if there is a recall or technical sevice bulletin on this problem so I may be reimbursed. Thank you for allowing me to register this complaint about my vehicle with you.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 GMC Safari fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1996 GMC Safari?
5 of 139 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Safari (4%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 GMC Safari?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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