MYRModel Year Report

1994 GMC Safari

◆ Worse than typical
1994 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:35.390Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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, 1994 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 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
1994: 119 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 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MOVING IN TRAFFIC AT 20 MPH. HIT BRAKES FOR QUICK STOP AND VAN DID NOT STOP. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF US. *AK *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734314

NHTSA ODI report, 20030501

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 18 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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CATASRTOPHIC FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE OF THE LEFT TORSION BAR ON A 1994 GMC SAFARI AWD VAN. APPARENTLY, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST NOW BE REPLACED DUE TO "SUPERSEDED PARTS" FROM GM. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030520

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 10 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00 COLLISION AT 35 MPH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950707

DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950216

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 119
R 19940511 — equipment

THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.

Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.

Campaign 94V087000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990308 — RQ (closed 20020531)

WINDSHIELD WIPER

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V087000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (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 1994 GMC Safari reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 GMC Safari is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 GMC Safari?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.