MYRModel Year Report

1991 GMC Safari

▲ Better than typical
1991 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:35:06.236Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Safari Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 195 complaints 1996: 139 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 68 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1991: 40 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19830
19840
19851
19867
198711
19887
198918
199035
199140
199260
199361
1994125
1995195
1996139
1997135
199889
199961
200068
200139
200225
200318
20045
20054

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 48%

48% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASH
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NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IDENTICAL TO THOSE EXPERIENCED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE TYPE. TWICE NOW WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A PANIC SITUATION THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030826

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power adjust and recliner.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE MOVING THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK SNAPPED/RECLINED TO A FULLY RECLINED POSITION DUE TO A SUPPORT BOLT SHEARING OFF. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960918

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910222 — PE (closed 19910610)

BRAKE FAILURE

I 19910610 — EA (closed 19920630)

BRAKE FAILURE

R 19920604 — seat belts

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Remedy: REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Campaign 91V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920624 — EA (closed 19931119)

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

R 19931108 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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 N

Campaign 93V119000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940120 — seats

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

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.

Campaign 93V187000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970612 — PE (closed 19971126)

INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V164000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V119000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V187000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 2001 ● 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1991 GMC Safari reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 GMC Safari is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 GMC Safari?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 GMC Safari have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.