1992 GMC Safari problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 1992 GMC Safari. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 47% of complaints. After that come suspension (17%) and electrical system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 47% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 3 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1992 ranks 10th most-complained-about out of 13 model years of the GMC Safari with enough data (34 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
ABS failure, while driving on normal road conditions the brake pedal went to the floor and driver could hear the brakes making a roaring noise, but the vehicle would not stop. This caused a rear-end crash. Vehicle was repaired at a body shop.
When the brakes are applied the pedal gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, which caused a collision to occur. The dealer has been notified.
While driving, front right wheel came off vehicle; four of lug bolts snapped off; smashed up van underneath; speed 35 MPH. Tt
ABS system failed. Dealer stated that it was not a safety issue, they still had brakes. ABS failed when consumer pressed on the brakes to avoid collision with another vehicle. ABS light came on and stayed on. The loss of ABS was caused by the failure of internal brake module. Consumer declined replacement because when he was quoted by the dealer of the expense for repair, cost was $1300, and was told that vehicle will still have the same braking capability even without ABS.
While wife an family were in van, passenger side torsion bar snapped, slamming right front of vehicle down. AWD difficult to control and causing family to become stranded. GM has discontinued replacements, a conversion is available from them for over $500.00 and both sides need to be replaced/modified.