1997 GMC Safari fuel system problems

17 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,200.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 13%
typical mileage: 71,200
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Storage: tank assembly
5
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Delivery: fuel pump
2
Storage: fuel gauge system
1
Storage: auxillary tank
1
Carburetor system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

GMC Safari fuel system problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 GMC Safari fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel gauge 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 GMC Safari owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · NV

Fuel leak in safari supplied fuel line that goes to the generator.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · MO

The fuel gauge was inoperative. The cause of the problem was undetermined. *jb

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Body, Engine · VA

Consumer disappointed in some of the problems he had with the chassis and other auxiliary systems. (nar) *ph transmission, engine, AC/ heater, gas gauge, windshield wiper motor, electric window.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 114,000 miles · NY

Smelled gasoline. Checked for leaks. Found gasoline leaking from the fitting where the supply line transitions form a plastic hose that originates at the fuel pump to the 3/8 inch steel fuel line. This leak was very close to the hot exhaust muffler. This is obviously a very dangerous situation and should prompt a recall.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 71,200 miles · CA

The baffle on the throttle body came loose, causing the throttle to remain wide open. This was a very dangerous situation and could have resulted in a serious accident.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Ongoing problems with defective components on consumer's two vans. Each van has had problems with it's transmission, alternator, motors for door and windows, catalytic converter, fuel pump, oxygen sensors and windshield wiper motor. *la the consumer has two gmc safari's both 1997 models. Their VIN's are [xxx] and [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MD

While driving the vehicle at night on a back road I was crossing over a railroad track and the vehicle cut out. I was able to drift over the tracks to the side of the road with my 2 children in the vehicle. The gas gauge read that the vehicle had a quarter of a tank of gas, when in fact the tank was empty. The gas gauge has not worked ever since.

Filed Feb 27, 2002 · Fuel system · GA

While traveling and without any indication vehicle ran out of gas, but gas gauge was reading gas in tank as full. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 4, 2001 · Fuel system · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Fuel system · AL

While driving 40 MPH engine stalled. Dealer replaced fuel pump. On july 1 while driving 50 MPH engine stalled again. Fuel pump needed to be replaced again.

Questions about the 1997 GMC Safari fuel system

Does the 1997 GMC Safari have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 GMC Safari, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 GMC Safari fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,200 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Safari fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.