1996 GMC Safari Consumer Discussions

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Electrical Problems

• Re: 1995 GMC Safari Radio Clock [hy4woj]

  Written by: vanman18 on Jan 19, 2008 8:10:43 AM

  I have a 1996 AWD Safari. The battery in it started draining over night. I had the battery and the charging system checked. I inspected every part of the wiring harness I could see without tearing the van apart. I checked for shorts in the fuse box with my volt meter and found one somewhere in the interior lights. They all work, so I was stumped. So I installed a battery ... Read More

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

• missfire

  Written by: tmcdougall on Mar 19, 2006 12:51:27 PM

  I have a 1996 gmc safari it has a misfire at hiway speed comes up with a code 341 camshaft position sensor anyone with ideas

• Re: Electrical Problem 1996 GMC Safari [mustangfan]

  Written by: claires on Jul 25, 2005 11:01:06 AM

  Hi, mustangfan, You might also want to ask your question in the Electronic Gremlins: Electrical Problems That Are Driving You Crazy discussion.

• Electrical Problem 1996 GMC Safari

  Written by: mustangfan on Jul 25, 2005 10:50:17 AM

  I need some help with a strange problem with my 1996 GMC Safari conversion van (120,000 miles).... Shortly after placing van in "Drive" (especially in the morning) my electric power seems to momentarily go out (if lights are on, they will blink - just once, then everything is fine).... It has done this for some time now, and has not really been a problem, however, lately, a few times it has ... Read More

• GMC "Vortec" designation years... (Astro guidance...)

  Written by: riccd2001 on Jul 17, 2004 5:53:16 AM

  This probably applies to Astros and a few other Chevys... From 1992 to 1994 GMC Safaris were available with L35 engines that produced 200 HP @ 4400 rpm. These so-called "W" series engines were marketed as "Enhanced" or "High Output" V6s and used central port electronic injection for fuel delivery. All were catagorized as "Vortec" V6s. From 1995 to date the SAE Net HP rating was reduced to 190 HP @ ... Read More

• 1997 GMC Safari(lots of trouble)

  Written by: looram on Jan 10, 2000 12:00:25 AM

  I bought a 1997 GMC Safari new in Dec 1996. It was in the shop 42 times in the first 11 mouths I had it. I got so fed up, I was going to start Lemon Law proceedings (in Califrnia). Then GM gave me a free 100,000 mile extended bumper to bumper warranty. Alot of the problems had to do with the fuel injectors(they were replaced four times!). I have not ... Read More