2005 Gmc Safari problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (507)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 507 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-05-23 · Structure:frame And Members“2005 safari with defective frame**nar**cc the frame holding the a frame had rusted through, which allowed the bolt holding the a frame to cut its way through the frame and drop the lower a frame. the consumer stated the frame dropped while backing out of a parking spot. *jb …”
2005-03-03 · Steering“driver noticed that the steering system did not work properly. it took approximately four to five attempts to make a complete u-turn. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that it was normal. *ak…”
2005-01-25 · Suspension:rear · 185 mi“1. the breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. unusual sound in the back of the van 3. rattling noise in the shelves 4. stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, i need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. noise in the driver's side door and other minor problems. *nm …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.