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#580 of 1891 2003 GMC Safari Vibrations by dusty19 Apr 24, 2003 (5:48 am)
I have owned 2 astros (1986 & 1993) and 2 Safaris (2000 & 2003). All but the 2003 have been excellent vehicles once I changed the Uniroyals for Michelins. I have logged over 450,000 miles on the first 3 vans. The 2003 has had a vibration thats close to a rumble that becomes so loud at 70mph that you can't have a normal conversation and now at 9000 miles has developed a whine between 40 & 50 mph. All the dealer wants to do is "lets take a ride" and then states that "I can't hear any thing". When delivered the rear axle housing looked liked it came from underwater storage. It was rusty and the paint was cracked and peeling. BTW it's a posi rear end. Is this an example of GMC Professional Grade?
#581 of 1891 dusty19 by p100 Apr 24, 2003 (7:03 am)
You mention that the axle housing "looked like it came from the underwater storage". I have seen the same thing on a new Silverado extended cab pickup some time ago. The whole rear axle and the springs were rusty, looked as if the truck was in a flood for a week. I test drove the truck and the A/C did not work at all. The salesman was rather embarassed but he lost the sale that day.   My 95 Nissan SE V6 truck rear end came painted black, no rust at all and still looks good after eight years.
#582 of 1891 dusty19-vibration... by socalchev May 07, 2003 (1:35 pm)
I had the same problem on my 2003 with 14k miles on it, and it turned out to be the front wheel bearing. It didn't occur until we reached 65-70 mph. Replies to this message: richly917 (Mar 31, 2007 8:47 am) egillett (Apr 01, 2007 5:44 am) astroknot (Jul 29, 2007 6:45 pm) liberte1 (Aug 16, 2007 5:42 am) jkhinch (Nov 13, 2007 6:44 am)
#583 of 1891 Keyless Entry Question by reallytalljon May 07, 2003 (9:12 pm)
I just purchased a '98 Safari SLT AWD with power locks. It did not come with remotes for keyless entry. Does anyone know how to find out how to get a keyless entry system installed? I see that there are aftermarket kits but I would like the factory setup.
#584 of 1891 Astro / Safari vs Minivans by max73 May 15, 2003 (8:50 am)
I have a 96 Astro with 100,500 miles. Have owned it since it had 30,000 miles. I bet when it is all said and done the Astro/Safari problems will be far far fewer than any Minivan ever made. I have only had to replace the alternator, drivers power door lock motor and drivers power window motor in those 100,000 miles. All occurred from 80 to 99,000 miles. Did all work myself / only paid for parts. All other items were standard maintenance. Brakes, plugs, tires, battery and so on.
#585 of 1891 to MAX73 by apm May 15, 2003 (9:02 pm)
I have to agree with you I've had an'85,'93, and now a '99 and I've had the same experience. Once or twice a year crawl unerneath and grease all of the zierk fittings (abt. 12 or 13).
#586 of 1891 Safari A/C problem ??? by mwdream May 22, 2003 (9:48 am)
Wife's safari back in the shop today. A/C not blowing through some of the front vents???   Anybody else have this problem?   I am guessing in the past 2 years, we have had $3000 worth of dealer repair bills... lucky that our extended warranty has covered most all of it. Once the warranty is up, this car is gone. I would rather pay $300 a month on a different car, than repairing an old GMC.   By the way it is a 1997 Safari. Right now the back window seal is leaking, but warranty won't cover seals. If GMC is building a car with bad window seals that is not saying to much about GMC. I did consider the Envoy for myself. Glad I know better from owning a Safari.   We are going Toyota or Honda for next purchase. Replies to this message: lsll (Jul 24, 2007 2:08 pm)
#588 of 1891 safari/astro repairs by dadoftay May 27, 2003 (1:12 pm)
I'm reading the posts with "problems" as mostly dealer problems. Buying a vehicle with "rust" underneath...what the heck?? As the man says "Just walk away". Servicing these vans is by far the easiest in the GM fleet. The ol' box hasn't changed in 20 years. Add a couple of dash changes and some new colors through out the years and badda bing. Every vehicle gets hits with a few problems. Neighbor just bought a new Honda Pilot for the "we don't discount this car" price of 32,000. Uh...can you say no air conditioner and rear speakers don't work after 2 weeks. For 32G, a Suburban tows the boat, all your gear and that Pilot. My 2000 Safari has 96,000 on it and the ONLY problem I've had is my dealer keeps wanting to get me in new van when I go to have the oil changed. Guys, find better service technicians, they make owning a car so much more enjoyable. It's your money, make the people EARN it, not take it. (by the way, not bashing Honda, my brother is a service technician for them- luv ya bro!)

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