Significant loss of steering and braking response due to failure of alternator bracket that resulted in serpentine belt falling off that resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes. Vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic lane and then off the road. Vehicle was towed to repair facility that day. Alternator bracket was replaced the following day. Failed part at repair facility.
GMC Safari loss of power problems
14 of the 1,091 owner complaints about the GMC Safari describe sudden loss of power, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20031
- 19991
- 19982
- 19963
- 19956
- 19901
Often reported together
Power steering loss 5Wipers 2Stalling 2Grinding brakes 1Brake failure 1
What owners say
95 gmc safari/95 chevy astro I have owned 3 of these models since 1995 and have experienced the same problem with all 3 of them. The fusible link connection located behind the battery where power goes into the fuse panel has one connection that overheats, melts the plastic module and creates a circuit problem. Total loss of power while driving has occurred, totally crippling the vehicles. Upon searching salvages for a replacement connector, I found 4 out of 5 had the same overheated, melted plastic, dangerous connection. I have the connector I replaced on 1 of the vehicles and can provide it to the investigation. This situation could potentially lead to a fatal accident. Total electrical power means engine quits, lights go out at night, power steering and power brakes are inoperable. This truly needs further investigations to protect the lives of owners/operators of these vehicles.
When the vehicle was driven forward, the gas pedal would stick and hard pressure had to be applied in order for the pedal to work. Caution was used when the vehicle was pulled forward because there was a loss of power. *ak *scc
While driving 40mph the hydro boost failed causing power steering fluid to leak and slight lost of power steering. Please provide any additional information. Ts
While driving 30 MPH vehicle lost power brakes and power steering. Towed to dealer who found power steering cooling line to be at fault, since it is connected to power brakes they failed as well. Also windshield wipers only work intermitterntly.
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes at same time while approaching a stop light. Vehicle taken to the dealer shop, and informed that cooling line to power steering was leaking ( no sign of cut or rust/corroded). Dealer waiting on part. Also, windshield wipers worked intermittently, and were not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Engine dies out while driving and causing a loss of all power equiptment, such as steering, and brakes.*ak engine stalls and surges forward when restarting the vehicle. Dealer replaced sensor , mass air flow, fuel filter, ignition coil wire and PCM still the vehicle stalls.
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.
While driving at approximately 20 MPH power steering pump failed/ cracked in half, causing loss of power steering and power brakes. Power steering pump controls both power steering and power brakes which could have resulted in a crash.
While turning a corner at 40mph engine stalled out, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Dealer can't find the cause.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the GMC Safari loss of power
Which GMC Safari years have sudden loss of power problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (6 complaints), 1996 (3 complaints) and 1998 (2 complaints).
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