1997 GMC Safari steering problems

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 60,544 miles · CA

Steering column failed while turning left. Dealer stated steering pump broke. As a result of steering failure the power brakes became inoperative. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 122,000 miles · MN

A/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. But still has a front oil leak some where in the front. Other: I heard a grinding noise while going down the road I took it in to the dealer I bought it from and they looked it over and said nothing was wrong. Shortly after warranty ran out the transfer case went out so we had a used one put in and it only lasted four months now it sits in the garage there should be something to do about the transfer case they should last longer. Brakes: been having trouble with the ABS brakes since we bought it took it in to a dealer and they said nothing was wrong with it. I ended up doing the brakes and found they had cracked pads causing the noise in the brakes. Found out that all wheel drive is not what it is made out to be, I have had a lot of issues with this 1997 gmc safari all wheel drive van.

Filed Mar 11, 2003 · Steering · PA

The power steering system failed, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Lights, Steering · NJ

Gm chas a failure in the safari and they don't care, it's a lemon!! No safety defect stated.

Filed Oct 25, 2000 · Steering · AK

Idler arms that position steering tie rod were extremely loose. This allowed loss of steering control when applying brakes rapidly. Also resulted in violent side-to-side shimmy when applying brakes or when driving on grooved highway surfaces.close inspection of idler arms revealed that bushings were extremely worn. Idler arms (gm part number 26018165) had been regularly lubricated, yet appeared dry and dirty around bushing. Replacement part procured from gm dealer (part number 12471302) was a different design, with grease fitting on side of arm, with an extended bushing surface. This type of part should normally last the life of the vehicle if properly maintained. My failure occurred at about 40,000 miles. Dealer states that a service bulletin had been issued, yet no recall or owner notification of problem, despite obvious safety hazard inherent in a loss of control.

Filed Sep 26, 2000 · Steering · WI

Consumer can't turn steering wheel if brake is fully applied. This is a problem when driving, esecially trying to parallel park, going into reverse. Consumer test drove another vehicle that did the same thing. Dealer said that this was design of the vehicle & nothing was subject to change. Consumer was going to contact the manufacturer.

Filed Mar 30, 2000 · Airbags, Steering · CA · crash · 1 injury

The brake reservoir had a hole in it causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle, violent deployment of the drivers side air bag broke drivers hand. Nlm

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Fuel system, Steering · GA

A new vehichle should never have these kinds of problems. Gmc could care less about my problems because they were out of warranty and I had to pay for them. Each time cost over $1,000 dollars. No safety defect listed in summary.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Body, Fuel system · AZ

My fuel guage shows full regardless how much fuel is in the tank, rear door handle broke this is third gmc with this problem, sliding door does not work properly,

Filed Jan 5, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · CA

No brakes, no power steering. Is such catastrophic failure common at 40.832 miles?