Edmunds Answers questions

Door won't latch on a 93 GMC Safari work van.

krn2 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:51:08 GMT

Went to shut door and it won't latch.seems like latch on side of door is stuck in the up in the up position. key always worked on door.When i went to shut door it just clunked .Is there anyway to reset the latch myself.don't know if i should take it to a mechanic or a locksmith.

My 2003 GMC Safari electric door locks don't always work with fob or interior controls.

john296 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:33:31 GMT

It's been a progressive failure starting with the drivers door, then the passenger door, now the rear door. The side cargo door still works. I've replace the fob battery and no change. The failure occurs on and off again( fickle) until the specific door lock totally quits. The rear door is currently going through the fickle stage, while the side cargo door always works. How do i fix?

Cash for Clunkers scrap value? 1990 GMC Safari.

steelspine — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:50:10 GMT

I was never offered scrap value, three weeks after the deal over the phone I asked do I get scrap money. They said they would ask, called me back and said they got fifty dollars and that was theirs. What kind of negotiations is that they get theirs but I get nothing? Is that fair and I never sighed a scrap form but now they want me to rush down and sign one what you think I should do it was a 1990 GMC Safari in fair shape. I had this for several years and did enjoy it. I was able to a lot of odd jobs with that van. I do miss it any help would be great I just want what I deserve nothing more every dollar keeps me going. I'm not a wealthy man.

1999 Ford Windstar turning wheel makes grinding, squeeling noise

rdoane — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:55:57 GMT

when turning the wheel while driving ,this noise is made, don't know if it is the power steering pump or what for sure,could you give us some possibilities,it is full of fluid.

1997 GMC Savana 3500 box van Were is the fuse for the fuel pump?

slim13 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:55:17 GMT

I've been told there is an inline fuse for the fuel pump but I can't find it. The relay checks out ok and there is voltage at the relay but there is no voltage at the fuel pump.

Driver Window will not let down on 2001 Ford Windstar Cargo Van

wayneandrews2 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:05:17 GMT

I hear a click when I push the switch near the fuse box. All fuses appear to be okay. All other windows work fine.

Have a Ford 1999 350 Econoline van and want to know where is the EGR valve and how easy is it to replace?

ricard1 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:57:38 GMT

Had error code diagnosed for "service engine soon" light and found it was the EGR valve. Need help in locating and to replace... Rich

How can I reset the brake pad wear warning light after installing new pads on a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

mark173 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:36:29 GMT

Replaced front brake pads and light will not go off.

08 Chevy Express 2500, Need part # of factory am fm cd radio to replace original am fm.

mjm0073 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:53:54 GMT

looking to replace original radio with a oem am/fm/cd player with aux input one that will plug right in and mount the same way . i need a gm part number please. thank you

I have a 2006 Dodge Sprinter cargo van. I lost the book and need the radio code.

kelkel45 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:02:32 GMT

last 8 digits of vin 65920540

How do I remove the spare tire from under GMC Savana 2003?

mike3663 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:30:02 GMT

There is some kind of safety plate that holds the tire in place that i can't remove to bring the tire down

is anyone having the same problem as me with my 2008 Chevy Express Cargo? When fueling, the pump will not stay on.

arieizhak — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:10:53 GMT

I have 2008 cargo 3500 Express and every time i fuel and let the nozzle seat in the natural position (dowen) the pump will click off like the tank is full, unless I hold the nozzle up in one position I will not be able to fuel.

How many fuel injectors are in a Chevy 1500 Express van?

superbebo — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:18:43 GMT

want to compare prices

I have a 96 GMC Savanna and ordered a keyless remote. Need instructions. Any help?

tball3 — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:04:19 GMT

I got instructions for cars, but nothing for my van. Says something about making a jumper connection for the programming connector. Can't locate this programming connector. I hope the van has such a connector. Please help if possible.

I have an 02 GMC Savana. The battery appears dead every time I crank the engine.

jessev — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:50:33 GMT

Every time I crank the engine it will appear the battery is dead or the starter will just click? I have replaced the starter and battery but the problem persists. At time it will start normal and others it will appear the battery or started is bad, please help

2000 Chevy 2500 cargo van won't start.

cac1966 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:30:44 GMT

Friend has Cargo van 2000 model with over 200,000 miles on it. It is a 2500 model and has v-6 with automatic trans. It wont start, he has fuel to the injectors but that is far as it goes. The fuel pressure is good, he used starting fluid and van starts for a couple of seconds. Is this a sensor possibly and if so which one is it. He doesn't have the money to take it to a dealer and is retired.

Thanks for you help in advance.

Braking system of a 1998 Chevy 1500 Express van/

wamp — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:49:15 GMT

When I put the brakes on quickly the van pulls to the left at first.

Is this caused by the equalizer to the front brakes?

What is the length of the cargo space in a 2005 Chevy Express 1500 Cargo Van?

magiking — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:27:27 GMT

Details are in question!

My Safari's AWD is not working, and everything is hooked up. It went out gradually. What happened?

vanman18 — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:36:01 GMT

1996 GMC SLT AWD Safari Van with 160,000k. No noises or missing pieces, just no power to the front wheels. -Marlin.

i am thinking of getting new tires for my 2003 GMC Safari awd. Any ideas on what to get?

yukon252 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:35:00 GMT

i have Bridgestone Dueler that came on the van but have worn out at 65k .was thinking of Toyo or Yokhama , they our better brands. does anybody use them on there van. it a 2003 Safari slt awd with 65k on the van. drives local miles and one road trip per year.

2002 GMC Safari van all wheel drive. Should the brake pedal go to the floor when the power is off?

autoknow — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:24:58 GMT

We had the rear brakes replaced, also the rotors and wheel cylinders. Since then, when the vehicle is off, the brake pedal goes to the floor. It did not do that before. We keep being told that it is ok as they are power assisted and if the power is off, there is no brake.

Radio stays on when key shut off? GMC Safari.

jack42957 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:20:35 GMT

Radio stays on when key shut off (sometimes) on my 2003 Safari.

What would cause a 1992 GMC Safari to idle way too high?

bballmom66 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:38:55 GMT

We have checked the vacuum hoses and changed the oxygen sensor. As soon as you start the engine, it idles extremely high and stays there even after engine has reached operating temperature.

Need a car computer for a GMC Safari.

alboraim — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:46:49 GMT

i have a GMC safari, VEHICLE ID# 1GDDM19Z3RB539237, the vehivcle computer is damaged and need either a new one or good condition used one, wish to know how to get one and be deleivered into JEDDAH / SAUDI ARABIA and what's the price.

2002 GMC Safari van. Air in brakeline. No fluid loss. Bled fine. After 5 days has air again. Any clues?

pcog777pcog — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:48:46 GMT

brake peddle spongy after bleeding good not slowly but suddenly spongy again another bleed ok few days spongy again. There is no fluid loss new brakes on front good on back. Anyone any clues? 2002 safari van

I have a 1997 GMC Safari van and if my brake module is bad, will it cause my vehicle to vibrate upon hitting the brakes?

mitch27 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:13:04 GMT

1997 gmc safari van ...my vehicle vibrates really BAD when i apply my brake ... can it be because i might have a bad brake module...the mechanic said it was .....the part is like 587.00

Having trouble depressing caliper to fit over rotor with new pads installed, how do I? GMC Safari.

gruncle — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:15:57 GMT

95 GMC Safari front brake caliper.

Removed old pads, new pads wider naturally, don't know how to widen calipers to fit over rotor.
PLS tell....

2002 GMC Safari AWD. Is there a trick to removing the radiator fan shroud without getting a hernia?

professorie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:10:28 GMT

2002 GMC Safari radiator fan shroud removal. I got it out after removing the air cleaner and air intake hoses plus a lot of tugging and twisting in order to replace the idler and tensioner pulleys. I can't believe it's got to be that difficult--is there something I'm missing? I'm probably going to have to take it off again to replace the alternator soon.
Thanks, Professorie

Can I swap an automatic tranny from a 94 GMC Safari to a 89 Pontiac Safari?

Phyre — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:46:47 GMT

am recovering from pneumonia, crawling through snow to find if they match is not healthy

2001 GMC Safari. Heat/air works you can hear a fan at all speeds only blows out defrost slowly.

stevoblue — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:11:52 GMT

You can hear the fan the heat and air works. only blows out of defrost slowly at any fan speed

How to open the rear door of a 1992 GMC Safari van with power lock after the handle breaks?

afrank04 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:11:58 GMT

exterior rear door handle is broken. There is no handle on the inside of the door. All the mechanisms for the door are behind a metal partition. Power lock works fine. There just is nothing to hold on to to open the door. for a while I was able to insert a flathead screw driver in the handle opening to open the door , but now something inside has come a loose or broken.

I have a loud whistle on GMC Safari driver's side while driving

jane7042 — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:38:59 GMT

I have a 2002 AWD Safari. Previously owned a AWD Astro. On the Safari I have a very sharp whistle coming from the drivers side starting at about 35 mph. I also had it on the Astro but it just went away. However on the Safari it persist. When I open the window it is louder. I moved the mirror housing in and it quit, put it back and it started again. I then put my hand over the gaps in the housing and it stopped. I then put some black duct tape over the gaps on the back side of the mirror housing to stop the wind from going in and causing the whistle. Mow it is not as loud but still persist and I can not find out where it is coming from. It does not do it consistently but has a very high pitch and is very irritating. It seems to happen more when I am driving into a head wind.
Can you Help.

New fuel pump in 1995 GMC Safari van is not pumping fuel. I can hear it prime. Van starts if gas is poured in carb.

smrb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:30:22 GMT

I replaced the fuel pump and it wont pump gas out of the tank. I can hear it prime when turning key on.I unhooked fuel line at filter and had the key turned over but no fuel.The vehicle is also draining batteries.It ran when i parked it.The fuel pump i replaced was only a year old. If i can hear the pump and am not getting fuel what could be the problem.If i pour gas in carb the van runs until that gas is used.
i have dropped the gas tank in my driveway 4 times looking for problems.Could i have hooked up the pump wrong?Where is the underhood fusebox/relay?
Help ME please.I was hurt at work and can not afford to go to a mechanic.I need to sell this van badly.Thanks

1995 GMC safari van won't pump gas with new fuel pump, could the pump be spinning backwards?

smrb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:06:46 GMT

tony your right it is a throttle body,sorry about the wording. the fuel lines are all hooked up correctly . There are 4 lines coming out of the tank,two have threaded fittings and two have clamps,all 4 are sized and cant be hooked up wrong. The wiring on the pump is what i was asking about as far as hooking up wrong.The pump is priming but no fuel at all out of the tank.Could the pump be spinning backwards?
thank you

GMC Safari battery draining

judy101 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:35:33 GMT

Does anyone know why a battery would keep draining, my window wont roll up and my doors lock by themselves all the time, I just had a new battery installed, and had the alternator checked. but have had the battery in for one week and now the battery is draining, I removed all the bulbs from the overhead lights because I noticed they were coming on by themselves, is there a fuse I can remove to stop this battery draining, Please help, and where is the fuse box on a gmc safari 98? sorry people but I am no mechanic, but if someone will guide me I can remove the fuses. Thanks Judy

Why does my 1994 GMC Safari van with a 4.3L W engine want to flood at idle?

rcrowther — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:39:15 GMT

A few months back, my van began trying to flood at idle. All other driving condition seemed to be OK, and my mileage was good .... except for the idle condition.
A diagnostics showed everythign except the short and long tern fuel adjustments to be low .... very low.
To date, I have changed: The O2 sensor, the high voltage and spark control modules, the components of the distributor, and the plugs. Both the TPS and the IAC. I had the CMFI unit replaced, and I then reset the computer ... just in case. There have been no trouble codes recorded .. yet !!

I just checked the intake manifold tuning valve relay ... it's OK, but I haven't checked the calve itself .. Yet !! The catalyitic convert, and the reasonably new exhaust system are OK, and not restricted. My above idle performance is great, and acceleration is brisk.

I'm stuck: ... There are no vacuum leaks, and my fuel pressure is 65ps1 when the return line is blocked; but I haven't checked since the CMFI unit was replaced.

HELP .... Please .... Anyone ???? There has to be a solution !! Somewhere

2000 GMC Safari van transmission.

safarifan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:39:25 GMT

Bought van at 54K miles, in 2004. Made a 1000 mi. trip recently, heard
a whirring noise on return. Took to Dealer, told the "transmission fluid was foaming" paid $409.00 for "service" (filters,seals, and a tailhanger bracket). Noise was not as apparent, 2 weeks ago, but returning now.
What's my next step? Van now has 100744 miles on it, but my Chevy/GMC's have always lasted over 200K miles. Should I order a new transmission for it? Grateful for your advice!

What's the trick to starting a 1994 GMC Safari?

debd978 — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:50:51 GMT

recently purchased a 1994 GMC Safari Van. Must wrap my arm around the steering wheel and hold in the shifter stick in order to start the key. Is this a saftey feature?

Need info on why my GMC Safari engine shutters and stalls (140,000 kms).

motts97 — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:19:35 GMT

I purchased a 97 safari with 140,000 kms..this vehicle will be going from Ottawa ON to Toronto ON 5 times a week. Did this in 97 Astro up to 638087 kms. When purchased vehicle was in good working order..very clean and mechanically sound as I thought. Brought to my regular maintenance advisor and did the once over...Started to feel a shutter and miss reaction on motor ( I hate CHECK ENGINE LIGHT )I started by changing the oil..alingnmentand all basic once over. After 1 run to Toronto from Ottawa I noticed a shutter ( hesitation ) when driving ( 115 kms p h )
We did electronic check...replaced ( main computer/fuel filter/plugs wires cap/ rotor/ coil/ air filter/ mass air flow sensor / and still getting the shutter now also stalling when in idle ???...did a transmision flush & service / purged injectors/ and still getting that shutter and slight hesitation even at high speeds on highway....I am baffled because there are no codes coming up on unit ??? People are saying fuel pump ???

I need help diagnosing a hesitation problem with our 1999 AWD GMC Safari.

creeksideky — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:10:24 GMT

For a few months now, our 1999 AWD GMC Safari has been hesitating. The hesitation got worse, to the point that we were concerned it would just stall out. We took it to our mechanic, and he replaced the spark plugs, wires and tuned it up. He said he hoped that would fix the problem, but it didn't. The hesitation issue continued, until the van just died on us last week on the expressway. We had it towed home. It turns over, but will not start. Any ideas of what this could be? Is it something we can diagnose and repair ourselves?

Thanks for your ideas!

1997 GMC Safari heater works on floor and defrost only.

ermatinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:28:29 GMT

Also switching to HI fan stops all air flow. van has dual control. Read some items about heater resister but can't find any threads about what it does for you.

How do I go about checking vacuum lines?
Anyone know if the rear brakes on this model is drum of pad?

thanks a million!

When to replace suspension components? GMC Safari.

srind — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:22:21 GMT

I have a 1995 GMC Safari with 180,000 miles. Experiencing front inside tire wear (mainly on passenger side) and some unidentified clanking noise when hit bumps in road. Had idler arms replaced. Will replace upper and lower ball joints next but am wondering: How does one know when to replace arm bushings, coil springs, tie rods, stabilizer bar, etc.???

I can't switch the heat on my 1999 GMC Safari?

arableb — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:56:47 GMT

The heat is coming from the windshield defrost vent only. Changing the control switch makes no difference.

1999 GMC Safari when I go over an incline or bridge my fan stops blowing. Level out and it starts blowing again. Why?

mystiquesh — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:42:44 GMT

I need to know what needs to be fixed so that my fan will not STOP Blowing when going over bridges and overpasses.

2000 GMC Safari van. Back air conditioner only blows warm air while front air is cool. Front vents have minimum air flow also

chatel — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:29:24 GMT

2000 Safari GMC van - front dash vents don't work well and when the air conditioner is on, only front has cool air, the back works, it just blows warm air. Please help. Thanks

Park lever locks when van is parked on a slope.

nick61 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:31:43 GMT

Transmission works fine all the time except when in Park on even the slightest slope. I cannot move the shift lever from Park position when the van is parked on a slope. I must pull the van forward slightly using a chain fall to get the shift lever to move from Park. It's the same type of locking the lever does when you do not put your foot on the brake to release the safety locking feature of the Trans. This started over the winter and has been getting progressively worse by the day. I can be in just a very, very slight incline now and it will lock. Anyone know what's going on?

Shift locking problem in park when on a slope. 1996 GMC Safari.

nick61 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:16:39 GMT

My vehicle is a 1996 GMC Safari,4.3 Vortec, automatic, 2WD. You mentioned the possibility of a bent pin in the shift column. Can you be more specific to where I would look and what I am looking for? I take it you referred to the steering column area. Can I bend back a bent pin or will in need replacing? Do you have any other suggestions now that you know the Vehicle type?

99 GMC Safari van key stuck in switch. How do I get it out?

nobody4 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:11:23 GMT

Went to turn van off and remove the key but it wouldnt release. The switch will not go to the lock position other than a stick of dynimite. How's the best way to remove the key?

I found oil in the radiator and overflow reservoir of my 98 GMC Safari. Is it the radiator that's the problem?

ivanok63 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:08:22 GMT

98 v6 GMC Safari.

Has anybody tried the Heal-a-Seal product to repair a leak in the cylinder head of the engine? GMC Safari.

ivanok63 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:07:02 GMT

98 GMC Safari.