Issue ID | 162270 |
Internal NHTSA # | 707843 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SAFARI |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 31/07/97 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When starting up from park, the engine roars and looses power, sometimes only for a short distance but sometimes 500 to 600 feet. Also after starting up from a stopped position, the rear of the van gives off a very loud thud and van lurches at the same time as if someone rearended the vehicle. Sometimes, the van after being just started (still in park and not touching the brake or anything other than starting the engine) and sitting for a short while, the van will have a loud thud from the rear of the van and you can also feel movement at the same time. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAPAKONETA, OH |
VIN pattern | 1GKDM19W9VBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/05/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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