1999 GMC Safari Consumer Discussions

1999 Safari runs rough & code PO442

1999 Safari runs rough & code PO442

Written by: bobalounj on Oct 07, 2009 09:52 AM

My sister in law has this 1999 GMC Safari Van with the 4.3L V6... She complains it runs very rough when cold but runs better when warm.. Engine light comes on every few weeks with Code P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak) I did a long overdue tuneup with plugs/wires/disty cap/rotor/fuel filter/PVC/Gas cap etc. I also found a broken ... Read More...

Chevy Astro Climate Control

Re: 1999 GMC safari blower motor resistor [kortic]

Written by: lloydroy on Jul 02, 2009 06:48 PM

Have the exact same problem with my 1999 Astro. Fan runs on high only and runs on high even with key out. What was the outcome of your same problem and how much did the blower motor resistor cost you? Thanks for your help Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

Re: can I lift my 99' Astro? [dlm1954]

Written by: spike99 on Mar 05, 2009 10:51 PM

. Early 95 model and older of Astro/Safari vans had single fiberglass leaf system. Mid 1995 and newer years (like my 2001 van), their factory build was 3 leaf steel spring system. For early 1995 and older leaf spring conversion kits, surf: http://www.stengelbros.com/SteelReplacementSprings.htm For 1999 AWD, one can install +1 leaf (mid length leaf) in the ... Read More...

Front Wheel AWD Problems

Front Wheel AWD Problems

Written by: ahealey66 on Jan 10, 2009 11:11 AM

I went to backup my 1999 gmc safari van and when I turn the wheels hard right or left It feels like the tires are flat (not) or that I am driving across a series of bumps. It is not suspension related it appears to be in the front wheel drive. The van has 116,000 miles Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Electrical Issues

Re: Brake and ABS lights. [egillett]

Written by: spike99 on Jun 22, 2008 08:22 PM

Thanks for your concern.... For your records, there's a known problem with the ABS system on the Astro/Safari vans. There's an official TSB but NO recall. Still amazes me why no formal recall. For details.... Bottom line is... Defector sensor (which needs to be replaced) or the existing sensor is too "rusted up" to work properly... ----------------- .... Basically, ... Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

Ticking/Knocking noise

Written by: joelmich on May 31, 2008 06:31 AM

Our 1999 GMC Safari that has 125,000 developed a ticking/knocking noise on the right side of the engine. I have had some people tell me that it sounds light a collapsed lifter. The runs fine except for this noise. I put in some mystery oil from and the noise is not as nocticable now but I can still hear it. Now when ever I changed the oil, if I do not put a QT of mystery oil ... Read More...

Chevy Astro Climate Control

1999 GMC safari blower motor resistor

Written by: kortic on Apr 02, 2008 01:29 PM

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1999 GMC safari blower motor resistor

Written by: kortic on Apr 02, 2008 01:29 PM

We have a 99 safari. The blower motor resistor is bad (the blower doesn't turn off even with the key out of the ignition). The old resistor had a part number on it from the factory. The part number has changed. We got the new part from the dealer. But they have "upgraded" the part so it does not look like the same thing. The mechanics at the dealer insisted that it would ... Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro Heating / Cooling

Re: 1999 Astro No Heat at Lower Vents [cob]

Written by: mark115 on Feb 13, 2007 07:21 AM

You people are aright! My 2001 GMC Safari also had no heat from some outlets.Sometimes they would finally open up.You told me where to look for that tiny plastic vacuum line by the AC unit and where to look on the intake manifold. Sure enough the line was brittle and leaking by the engine.Nappa Auto sells 3' lengths of the plastic tubing(1/8")and the old fittings ... Read More...

GMC Safari/Chevy Astro

Astros/Safari's

Written by: falconjim on Apr 25, 2006 06:16 PM

Just wanted to write and let everyone know that we have owned 4 Astros and 2 safari vans. We have had very good luck with them, and curently own a 99 Astro LS with 109,000 miles on it. I just recently bought back a 95 GMC Safari All wheel drive Glaval conversion van. It was stolen from us in late January of 2004, but we recovered it the same day. Whoever stole it did so for ... Read More...