MYRModel Year Report

1992 GMC Safari

● Typical for this model
1992 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:32.048Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Safari Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 39 complaints 1991 1992: 59 complaints 1992 1993: 61 complaints 1994: 119 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
1992: 59 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19830
19840
19851
19867
198711
19887
198918
199035
199139
199259
199361
1994119
1995195
1996139
1997135
199889
199961
200068
200139
200225
200318
20045
20054

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970408

ABS: BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE; CAUSED REAREND COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950328

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND REMAINS ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040309

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WIRING HARINESS BURNED, CAUSING AN UNDER THE HOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950925

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 20060504 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHICLE

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.

Campaign 06E041000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1992 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V119000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 2001 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ■ 1997

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FAQ

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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 GMC Safari have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.