2005 GMC Safari Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 GMC Safari. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Nv”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-04-21

“Driver noticed that the steering system did not work properly. It took approximately four to five attempts to make a complete u-turn. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that it was normal. *ak”

STEERING · reported 2004-12-26

“1. The breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. Unusual sound in the back of the van 3. Rattling noise in the shelves 4. Stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, I need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. Noise in the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2004-12-19

“1. The breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. Unusual sound in the back of the van 3. Rattling noise in the shelves 4. Stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, I need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. Noise in the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 2004-12-19

“1. The breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. Unusual sound in the back of the van 3. Rattling noise in the shelves 4. Stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, I need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. Noise in the…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2004-12-19

“1. The breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. Unusual sound in the back of the van 3. Rattling noise in the shelves 4. Stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, I need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. Noise in the…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2004-12-19

“1. The breaking system is real bad that caused a great shaking in the stirring wheel. 2. Unusual sound in the back of the van 3. Rattling noise in the shelves 4. Stirring wheel is not working good when making a u-turn, I need several attempts before making a complete u-turn. 5. Noise in the…”

STEERING · reported 2004-12-19

“2005 safari with defective frame**nar**cc the frame holding the a frame had rusted through, which allowed the bolt holding the a frame to cut its way through the frame and drop the lower a frame. The consumer stated the frame dropped while backing out of a parking spot. *jb”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1901-01-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 GMC Safari as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.