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GMC Safari 1997 Seats Problems

3 distinct owners reported a seats problem on the 1997 GMC Safari - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V009000Reported January 20, 1999 - 2,090 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 2,090 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility33Power Train22Engine19Brakes18Fuel and Propulsion System17Steering15
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.