MYRModel Year Report

1993 GMC Safari

● Typical for this model
1993 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:25.742Z

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, 1993 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 1993: 61 complaints 1993 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
1993: 61 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 39%

39% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951221

DURING PANIC STOP AT APPROX. 20-30MPH, EXPERIENCED TOTAL ABS FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, ALLOWING TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951020

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 3%

3% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 3%

3% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1993 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • 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 1993 GMC Safari reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 GMC Safari is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC Safari?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Safari have?

2 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.