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ProblemsByVin Index / 2005-GMC-SAFARI / COMPLAINTS
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2005 GMC Safari owner complaints

5 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

steering 2 complaints shown

03/03/2005 ODI #10113363.0

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

01/25/2005 ODI #10107916.0

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

electrical 1 complaint shown

10/20/2008 30,000 mi ODI #10246130.0

Check engine light remains on fuses blowing constantly regarding power doors nothing done dealer states we had too much extra plugged into outlets ,example had xm,phone plug ,dvd player. *tr

body 1 complaint shown

05/23/2007 ODI #10192155.0

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

Showing 300 of 5 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/GMC/Safari#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-26. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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