1999 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
- 61
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 61 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.
Power train
33% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Service brakes
33% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing injectors and fuel injection system.
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Seat belts
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing rear/other and warning light/devices.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle was involved in an accident, where the seat belts in the rear did not hold the passenger in the seat. The dealer has been notified. Mr…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-06
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-06-27Seat belts01V123000 Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The "Fasten safety-belt" Audible warning occasionally may…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began June 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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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
1999 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V123000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 GMC Safari reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 GMC Safari is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Safari?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.