MYRModel Year Report

1994 GMC Safari

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:36.756Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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
125
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 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 125 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
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 125 1995: 195 complaints 1996: 139 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 68 complaints 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 35 complaints 1990 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1992 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1994 125 1995: 195 complaints 1995 1996: 139 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1998 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 68 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1994: 125 complaints

View as data table
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

34% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

24% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

Suspension

12% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing torsion bar and front.

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-20

Electrical system

7% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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Had the vehicle 12 hours when electrical fire destroyed it. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-04

Air bags

6% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Driver's side airbag did not deploy upon 12:00 collision at 35 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-07

Driver's air bag did not inflate during accident, resulting in injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-16

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1994Complaint volume 125 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1994-05-11Equipment94V087000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1999-03-08Recall queryClosed 2002-05-31 Windshield wiper
  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V087000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 GMC Safari?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 GMC Safari have?
2 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.