1996 GMC Safari (gmc) Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 GMC Safari (gmc). That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl *- the contact called regarding a 1996 gmc safari van. The contact was traveling at 25 mph and when he approached a stop sign the cruise control engaged. His foot remained on the brakes, but the vehicle continued into the intersection and was hit by another vehicle. The contact stated that both…”
“I love this van but im beginning to think there is something wrong with the door handles. When I least expect it the handles will just break off in my hand. I have replaced each one at least twice. I was wondering if there is a recall on them that I was not aware of. *tr”
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 mph, a loud noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. It was maneuvered off the road and stopped. The vehicle was towed to a residence where a dealer representative came for an inspection and determined the passenger side torsion bar…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 GMC Safari (gmc) as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.