The 1995 GMC Safari has 5 recalls, the most serious being two structural and fire-related hazards: a front suspension bolt that can break without warning and cause complete loss of steering control, and fuel lines that can loosen and leak near ignition sources, risking an underhood fire.
The suspension issue involves the left front lower control arm, which attaches to the frame with a bolt that may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Over time, that bolt can work loose, fatigue, and snap entirely, causing the control arm to separate from the frame and leaving the driver with no steering input. The fuel system concern involves the lines connecting to the fuel tank, which were also not tightened properly at the factory. As these connections loosen further with use, fuel can drip or spray from the lines while the pump is running, and any nearby heat source or spark can ignite it. Prior repair attempts for the suspension bolt issue did not fully resolve the problem, which is why multiple filings exist covering the same defect.
There is also a visibility concern: the windshield wiper motor can fail because of cracked solder joints on its internal circuit board. The wipers may cut out intermittently or stop working altogether, which reduces the driver's ability to see clearly in rain or snow.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper motor may fail because solder joints on the controller circuit board crack. This causes the wipers to work intermittently or stop working entirely.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The nut connecting the left lower control arm to the frame may not be tightened enough. This allows the bolt to loosen, fatigue, and break, which can separate the control arm from the frame and cause loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
The dealer will tighten the left lower control arm-to-frame rear nut to the correct torque specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut connecting the left lower control arm to the frame was not tightened to the correct specification during assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the left lower control arm-to-frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel lines connected to your fuel tank were not tightened properly at the factory.
What the fix does
Your dealer will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel lines to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel lines may be attached to the fuel tank with insufficient tightness. Over time, they can loosen and leak fuel when the pump runs, potentially causing an underhood fire if ignition is present.
What the fix does
Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel lines to the correct torque specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
