1999 GMC Safari Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 GMC Safari, and owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 GMC Safari
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Warning light/devices (seat belts)
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.
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 remedy within a…
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 GMC Safari have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,209 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 cont”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2007 · Steering
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 GMC Safari Passenger (Safari 2WD (passenger), Safari AWD (passenger)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans, Passenger Type |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Safari model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Safari model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 GMC Safari | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 GMC Safari | 1 | 7 |
| 1987 GMC Safari | 1 | 11 |
| 1988 GMC Safari | 2 | 7 |
| 1989 GMC Safari | 3 | 18 |
| 1990 GMC Safari | 4 | 35 |
| 1991 GMC Safari | 3 | 39 |
| 1992 GMC Safari | 1 | 59 |
| 1993 GMC Safari | 0 | 61 |
| 1994 GMC Safari | 1 | 119 |
| 1995 GMC Safari | 3 | 195 |
| 1996 GMC Safari | 4 | 139 |
| 1997 GMC Safari | 4 | 135 |
| 1998 GMC Safari | 3 | 89 |
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1 | 61 |
| 2000 GMC Safari | 0 | 68 |
| 2001 GMC Safari | 1 | 39 |
| 2002 GMC Safari | 1 | 25 |
| 2003 GMC Safari | 1 | 18 |
| 2004 GMC Safari | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 GMC Safari | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1999 GMC Safari
How do I know if my 1999 GMC Safari has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 GMC Safari; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V123000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.