GMC Safari door locks problems

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Locks · WI

1997 gmc safari van vehicle doors would not close properly. *kb ***nar*** the consumer had to tie the doors with a rope to keep them closed.

Filed Jul 22, 2006 · Electrical, Locks · 84,537 miles · CA

Passenger side power window goes part way down, will not go out - intermittent problem increased to permanent problem. Now goes down maybe 1/2 inch, only goes up 1/32 inch at a time. Has been repaired twice, needs repair again. I purchased the vehicle used in 6/03, not long after that, problem surfaced in increasing regularity. When I had problem repaired by dealer in 1/04, I was told this had been repaired before. Items repaired / replaced, were: 1314wsc95 - electrical misc. Po45391 - motor po45386 - actuator several rivets. The repair facility described the window problem as "binding", and a also found that the door lock was not activating properly due to a door lock mechanism problem (the actuator) as having an "internal short". The repair of 1/04 was good for about 14 months (dealer refused to warrant work), when in 3/05, the problem had gradually returned. When I asked the dealer if this was a common problem, he said it was not. I recently decided to look into the problem as I am about to have it repaired again, and see that the passenger windows on gmc vans have been a problem for a long time. I believe the malfunctioning window is a hazard, as it creates a dangerous situation for the driver when distracted by a malfunctioning window, which is used to protect the vehicles occupants from weather, smoke, dust and dirt, wind and even potential criminals. My attention has been drawn away from the normal hazards of urban and highway driving by the distraction of a malfunctioning window. Why has this been allowed to be a prolific problem for so long? I wonder just how many complaints you have received on this issue? Does someone have to actually die before you take action?

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Electrical, Locks · 80,000 miles · MO

Vehicle is experiencing a lot of electrical problems. The driver's side window will not go up and down, and it makes a horrible noise. Door locks lock and unlock inadvertently. Windshield wipers only work when it is not raining. The heat and air conditioner blower only operate through the defroster. Also, unless consumer keeps foot on the accelerator the battery almost dies.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · MD · crash

No brakes (3) times, pedal goes to floor, hit another vehicle 2 times. When taken to dealer, they find nothing wrong. Sometimes jumps when first started up like it is going to jump forward out of gear.*ak dealer found nothing wrong. Driver door lock does not unlock with remote when sun hitting on car. Dearler looking at now. When you slow down and then start again transmission jerks. Dealer looking at now.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · AR · crash

Brakes make loud noise and lock up on wet pavement.drivers airbag did not work in 2 crashes.windsheild wipers go off or on when they feel like it; went off once in a driving rain storm in heavy traffic.dash lights wont work.key wont work on driver door.passenger door handle on outside broke.I had another gmc safari van before this one and both outside door handles broke.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 31,000 miles · WI

Brakes faulty. Brand new pads installed last week all around adjusted and dealer claims all is well but problem still exists. It takes an extreme amount of force applied to the pedal to stop this vehicle, noticed at 35k. Dangerous and not easy to get used to. In addition, windshield leaks on the top drivers side and the rear right door handle is failing on back dutch doors now at 65k. Also, both power door actuators on the drivers side and the passenger side failed completely at 34k.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Body · TX

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the rear door handle. It became hard to opened and is now cracking. Dealer was contacted and stated that they will try too fix it but it was never done. Ph

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Body · TX

Consumer called complaining about the rear door handle. Also stated that the vehicle was purchased like that but with time the handle became harder to opened and now is cracking. Dealer was contacted and stated that they will try to fixed but has not yet been done. Ts

Filed Dec 16, 2002 · Locks · 1,000 miles · TX

Rear door handle became stiff and hard to open within months of purchase. The dealership was not able to fix it properly. Over the following two years the problem became progressively worse and now the handle is cracking. We cannot use the back door anymore. I have since discovered that this was a common problem with this model van extending back to 1993. (tsb#020864013)

Filed Sep 30, 2001 · Lights · IL

Headlights and dash lights went out. Cruise quits then works. Power windows quit, then work. Dealer checked grounds and installed new headlight and power window switchs. Now power door locks quit and cruise quit again. Feel unsafe driving vehicle, especially at night. Problems not solved.