10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 GMC Safari seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 GMC Safari Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 182000

Safari

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Due to the defective airbag sensor airbag light stayed on while driving, indicating a problem with the airbag system, which may deploy unexpectedly or won't deploy in event of a crash and won't protect occupant.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 111999

Safari

  • miles
The brake reservoir had a hole in it causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle, violent deployment of the drivers side air bag broke drivers hand. Nlm

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 022000

Safari

  • miles
While driving airbags deployed suddenly and unexpectedly when vehicle hit a pothole, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and felt that GMC was not liable for the incident.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 311998

Safari 4WD

  • miles
Air bag failure.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #1

Jun 291997

Safari

  • miles
Going 65mph South bound; tractor North bound; front rear tire bolts came off; tire came off tractor & hit van on bumper; air bags did not deploy upon impact; vehicle filled up w/white cloud that smelled; seat belts & ABS worked fine.

- Catoosa, OK, USA

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