Gmc Safari-gmc 1999

• Recall 59898 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
  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 manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
  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).
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 60747 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  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 side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 5703 [USA]: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
  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 not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
  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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2001097 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of cmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. Correction: dealers will install a new alarm module.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc safari. While the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, he noticed that the air conditioning fan activated automatically, without the engine running. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the vehicle's abs sensor unit failed on three separate occasions. The service dealer replaced the abs sensor unit three times, but the problem persisted.

1999 gmc safari transmission failure. See gm tsb #00-07-30-002 dated 11/2000. 1st-2nd late shift, reverse, 2nd, & 4th gear caused immediate failure. All required transmission service performed by dealer on this vehicle. Root cause is the known sun gear shell failure in the gm 4l60e automatic transmission. Vehicle has 70,511 miles. Filed gmc customer complaint #1-366073225. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc safari. Since the vehicle was purchased in may of 2005, the steering idler arm has been replaced four times. As a result, the vehicle has lost steering ability. The contact has put 30,000 miles on the vehicle in two years. The mechanic stated that the idler arms have failed and need to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that this is a common failure due to a design flaw. She has not contacted a local authorized dealer or the manufacturer. The vin and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 99,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

This morning (5/4/05) while driving my 1999 gmc safari, i experienced a jolt and a high rpm rev and a long 1-2 shift. I got to my destination (1/4 mile up the road) and then discovered that i had no reverse. I immediately drove to the dealer (a 6-mile drive). I noticed in addition to no reverse, there was also no overdrive (4th gear). The preliminary diagnosis from the dealer is a failed sun shell assembly. They (the dealer) indentifies this as a common problem. To repair it requires a major overhaul a nearly $2000.00 repair. I'm a member of iatn (internation automotive technicians' network) and i did a serach of this concern and learned that this is a common failure. I also learned that gm has a tsb on this concern (i don't know the number or nature of the tsb). At 6-years of age and 88,000 miles this (in my estimation) is a premature failure. The transmission has been serviced (flushed and filter replacement) twice in the past three years and has not been abused. I do tow two snowmobiles in the winter, but the weight is by far within the parameters stated for this vehicle. I called the gm service assistance center and the woman acknowledged the pattern failure, but said their "policy" for goodwill assistance is capped at 72,000 miles, my vehicle has 88,000 miles. She was prepared to offer me some kind of voucher to be used toward the purchase of a new gm vehicle, but i'm not interested in that. There's clearly a product concern, and if gm is willing to give me a deal on a new car, why don't they give me a "deal" on repairing this one? Anyway, that's my complaint.

Dt: about a year ago the problem began. When braking at low speeds about 5-10 mph abs kicks in and a grinding sound occurs. This causes extended stopping distances. All wheel drive, all wheel antilock to the owner's knowledge. No warning lights illuminated and the dealer said that the abs sensor looked corroded. The vehicle was put on the diagnostic machine but it showed no codes. When the abs fuse is pulled the car works fine but has no abs. The owner hasn't disconnected the abs fuse. The vehicle has not been repaired yet and the problem has remained about the same. The problem occurs about 90 percent of the time during low speed brake applications.*ak *nm

(1) nothing leading up to event. Suddenly the vehicle was not able to be moved in reverse although the gear selector was able to be placed into r. Also, the vehicle would not drive smoothly in any forward gears. However, it was able to move forward and subsequently able to be driven onto a transport trailer for towing. (2) fortunately, the failure happened in a parking lot and no accident or injuries were incurred. The vehicle was loaded onto a u-haul vehicle transport trailer and taken to a transmission repair facility (ocean side transmission incorporated located in oceanside, ca). (3) transmission was repaired with several parts replaced at the cost of almost $2000.00. Transmission repair shop said the shell was cracked and "this vehicle's transmission is known for having a weak shell". I have this old part available and it is broken into two pieces appearing to have sheared apart. *jb

While driving over 50 mph vehicle vibrated. Consumer was in touch with the dealer and manufacturer, but the problem still existed. Consumer stated that the driveshaft was the problem, yet they won't do anything about it. *ak

Dear whom it may concern, last monday(5-17-04) my car would not start. Prior to that the car was running fine, it has been a dependable vehicle. The f- control had broke in two. The car can not go into gear and/or changes gears without notice when the f control is broken. The car was towed the next day to the dealer. It was at the dealer until friday(052104), due to the need to order the f control part. The car seems to be repaired. I do have the old part. I am notifying you due to the potential loss of life if a vehicle was being driven when the f control breaks. I was parked at the time my f contol broke. I have notified gmc. I will also notify california safety board. Sincerely, danna williams. *ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0055 [1] Steering Wheel Position Sensor "Signal D" (Subfault)
• C0236 [1] Magnet / meter # 1 ABS left front - failure
• C0237 [1] Magnet / Meter # 1 ABS Left Front - Signal out of range / performance
• C0235 [1] C0235
• B2618 [1] B2618
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)