10 of the
111 complaints about the 1998 GMC Safari are about the
electrical system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
80,000 miles.
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.
NHTSA complaint #10106831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesHazelwood, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10106831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesRichmond, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
I HAVE A 98 GMC SAFARI, I HAVE HAD THREE (3) REAR AC BLOWER CONTROL SWITCHES BURN UP IN IT SIX (6) YEARS. THE SWITCHES ARE MELTED FROM OVERHEATING. DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OVER THIS ISSUE? THE DATE LISTED BELOW IS THE LAST ONE.
NHTSA complaint #10104100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
RECALL COMPLETED SEPT 19. ELECTRIC WONDOW ON DRIVER SIDE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPROPERLY STARTED SEPT 21. REPORTED TO DEALER STATED NOT RELATED PROBLEMS. ON SEPT 24 WINDSHIELD WASHER NOT WORKING. ON SEPT 26 A/C & VENT BLOWER NOT WORKING. NONE THESE PROBLEMS EXISTED UNTIL RECALL # 03V093000 WAS DONE.
NHTSA complaint #10040882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ontario, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 03-V-930-000 RELATED TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SWITCH. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10020506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broxton, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THE EXTERIOR TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE UNLESS THE HIGH BEAMS WERE TURNED ON. *NLM *TS
NHTSA complaint #10018014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Torrance, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CONSUMER PULLED UP IN DRIVEWAY WAITING FOR RAIN STORM TO CALM DOWN. VEHICLE WAS OFF AND KEY WAS OUT OF IGNITION. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF POWER WINDOW CONTROLS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER GOT CHILDREN OUT. TOOK PLYERS AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIVEABLE. MANAGER IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID GROUND WIRE TOUCHED CONTROL WIRES.
NHTSA complaint #882577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springvalley, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #737682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upland, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION COIL WIRE FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #608698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuckerton, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN VEHICLE CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL.
NHTSA complaint #543193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.