1992 GMC Safari
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
- Complaints
- 60
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 60 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 60 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1995 | 195 |
| 1996 | 139 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 89 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
50% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Suspension
18% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing torsion bar and front.
Show complaint excerpts
The consumer noticed that the front stabilizer bar snapped in two places, causing the vehicle to become inoperative. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-08
Electrical system
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.
Show complaint excerpts
Wiring hariness burned, causing an under the hood fire while driving. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-25
Seat belts
5% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.
Power train
5% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and driveshaft.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-11-08Service brakes, hydraulic93V119000 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…
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2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (Cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the…
Remedy: R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
Buy-smart checklist
1992 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V119000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1992 GMC Safari reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 GMC Safari is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 GMC Safari?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Safari have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.