On August 13th, 2003, I backed the van out of the garage, which has an about 2 inch drop. While making a left turn, I could feel the tire scraping. By the time I got out of the car, the drivers' side was almost on the ground. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest garage, where we have most of our work done.I thought it was the strut, but it was the torsion bar. We had to replace both torsion bars. The mechanic told me that the replacement bars were different from the originals. I checked around and was told, that both had to be replaced, the prices were about the same. I wrote to GMC, and told them they knew there was a problem with the torsion bars, otherwise the replacements would not have been different. On the 4th of Sept. We received a phone call from them. There had been a recall 01036, but our vehicle is too old, so they are no longer responsible. Where can I find out when this recall was, since we've owned the Safari since 1999, and never received a recall for this problem.in the five years we've had this van, we have spent more than $3000 on repairs, not counting regular maintenance.

- Calgary, UN, USA

Left side torsion bar snapped when driving. The repair shop changed both left and right side torsion bars and arms even though the right side was fully functional. GM's parts department stated that this was a manufacturing design problem and thus I had to change both sides. This has apparently been a problem with other same model cars as well. I feel that if that is the case, then they should recall all cars because it poses a serious safety hazard.

- Toronto, UN, USA

Windshield wipers do not operate - recalled - dealer claims it was repaired, now wipers operate whenever it feels like it. Both torsion rods failed without warning within 1 day apart of each other. Mechanic revealed that GM now has a special technique to be done when this happens and it costs an extra $90 to repair. Which means they are aware of the problem and will not recall the vehicles and replace at their cost. Broken spark plug almost killed my family. Fuel pump went out. Driver's side window does not roll down, driver's side view mirror does not operate.

- Jamestown, NC, USA