GMC Safari recalls

What is wrong

On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.

Risk

The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 05V099000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain minivans have an interference condition between the lower ball joint rubber boot and the steering knuckle (both left/right sides), which could result in cutting of the boot that is intended to seal the ball joint. If the lower ball joint boot were cut, contamination from the road (salt, dirt, water, etc.) could enter the ball socket area of the ball joint causing the joint to wear out too quickly.

Risk

The steering knuckle could separate from the lower control arm, dropping down the affected corner of the vehicle. The coil spring would push the control arm down into contact with the ground, creating a drag that would slow the vehicle. The driver could have difficulty in maintaining the directional control of the vehicle. In addition, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle if forces resulting from the wheel's dragging action were sufficient to fracture the tie rod end and upper ball joint connections. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel's hydraulic brake hose, resulting in lost braking performance from the front brake system. Vehicle stopping distance would increase, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering knuckles. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 8, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 03V328000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

Risk

If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

Risk

If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

Risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V123000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.

Risk

These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.

Recall number 99V009000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.

Risk

In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.

Recall number 97V057000 · Recall details

What is wrong

These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque.

Risk

Low torque can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequently fatigue and break. This can result in separation of the left-hand control arm from the frame increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.

Recall number 95V175000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.

Risk

These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.

Recall number 94V188000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: owners of vehicle would be unaware of the load capacity of the vans, the van build date, and would not have any assurance that the vans meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Remedy

The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

Recall number 94V087000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.

Risk

If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Recall number 93V187000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.

Risk

Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Remedy

Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.

Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.

Risk

Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.

Remedy

Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.

Recall number 91V164000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling, causing a leakage of fuel.

Risk

In the event of a fuel return line separation, a fuelleak occurring in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire.

Remedy

Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.

Recall number 90V146000 · Recall details