1998 GMC SAFARI Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 99V009000 on 01/26/1999
- Component:
- Child seat
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1996 - 09/29/1997
- Affected:
- 2,090
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. if the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. if the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
- Consequence:
- These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began january 21, 1999. 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).
- Campaign:
- 01V123000 on 04/23/2001
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1995 - 02/27/1999
- Affected:
- 461,851
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V093000 on 03/17/2003
- Component:
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1997 - 09/29/1998
- Affected:
- 507,171
- Defect:
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Consequence:
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 2003. 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.
- Notes:
- Gm recall no. 03006. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 06E043000 on 05/21/2006
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Affected:
- 88,303
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Notes:
- 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.
1998 GMC SAFARI TSBs (46)
- Bulletin:
- 98030
- Component:
- 151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
- Summary:
- Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 020201
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- This message concerns 1996 through 2000 m & l vans, chevrolet astro and gmc safari that may exhibit a lack of heat at the driver's seat. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01036
- Component:
- 151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Summary:
- Subject regarding campaign 01036 - fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01036
- Component:
- 151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Summary:
- Subject regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal - parts information update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01123
- Component:
- 151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Summary:
- Campaign parts bulletin regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01036
- Component:
- 151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Summary:
- This bulletin states that general motors has decided that certain vehicles fail to confirm to federal/canada motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, 208, occupant restrain system in frontal impact, and article 22-3, tr
- Bulletin:
- 01036
- Component:
- 151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
- Summary:
- Information regarding fasten seat belt warning audible signal parts availability. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 311001
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 rpm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020864013
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020730024A
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020525006
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020525006A
- Component:
- 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03006
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Electric outside rearview mirror switch short circuit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031403
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Installing a fuse jumper harness to correct a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 030601024A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030601024
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rattle noise in engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000605001A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030730056
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01599
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 4l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01667
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02115
- Component:
- 021240 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Summary:
- Part number 15042486 leaf spring damper mentioned in technical service bulletin (tsb) 00-03-09-001a is not available. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02097
- Component:
- 022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Summary:
- Part number 15042486 per bulletin 00-03-09-001a for the rear spring damper kit is currently not available. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 01225
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
- Bulletin:
- 02136
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Intermittent battery light comes on, intermittent no crank. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 990730016A
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3031A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3081
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000605001
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Boom type noise during engine warm up. this service bulletin replaces 000605001a. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 3521
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 19
- Bulletin:
- 070232001
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor). *kb
- Bulletin:
- PIT-3665-A
- Component:
- 031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Summary:
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included.
- Bulletin:
- PIT-3665-D
- Component:
- 031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- Bulletin:
- 16NA260
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- Bulletin:
- PIP5340A
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine
- Bulletin:
- PIT3665C
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- Bulletin:
- PIC5913
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
- Bulletin:
- PIT3665E
- Component:
- 031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
- Bulletin:
- PIP5340
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
- Bulletin:
- PIT3665F
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035D
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- Bulletin:
- PI0969
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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