Component Record

GMC Safari 1997 Seat Belts Problems

8 distinct owners reported a seat belts problem on the 1997 GMC Safari - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V123000Reported April 10, 2001 - 461,851 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 461,851 vehicles across all affected models.

97V057000Reported April 8, 1997 - 18,972 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 18,972 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility33 Power Train22 Engine19 Brakes18 Fuel and Propulsion System17 Steering15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.