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Major Problems with GMC Safari - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what GMC Safari model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the Safari. Older Safari vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse GMC Safari problems by years

2005 4 2004 5 2003 18 2002 25 2001 39 2000 68 1999 61

Worst GMC Safari Problems

AIR BAGS
2001 GMC Safari October 19, 2002 Victims: 55

Consumer states: while driving at the speed of 55mph was involved in a frontal collision neither air bag deployed. also was a failure on the abs brake. dealer has been notified. if you have any additional information feel free to add. ts

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 GMC Safari February 19, 2001 Victims: 5

While sitting in traffic on an incline, vehicle accelerated suddenly, hitting vehicle in front, injuring 3 people. wife was standing on brake pedal to bring vehicle to a stop. vehicle was going to be examined during coming weeks. *ak another accident occurred on 26-aug-2001, 2 additional people were injured in this accident due to sudden acceleration while vehicle was stopped, later the cruise control was found on when it had not been activated, dealer disconnected it and consumer has not had any further problems. *jb

REAR/OTHER
1999 GMC Safari November 2, 2002 Victims: 4 Mileage: 85000 miles

The vehicle was involved in an accident, where the seat belts in the rear did not hold the passenger in the seat. the dealer has been notified. mr scc

What is the most common problem with GMC Safari?

Overall the worst problem with GMC Safari relates to ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Safari years that are prone to issues with these components.

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 38 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 DOOR 7 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 7 LATCH 7 AIR BAGS 7 STEERING 6 INTERIOR LIGHTING 6 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 6 ENGINE 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 REAR/OTHER 4 GASOLINE 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 PUMP 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 SUSPENSION 3 WIRING 3 POWER TRAIN 3 DISC 3 ROTOR 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 3 FRONT 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 3 PADS 3 ANCHORAGE 3 REAR 3 BRAKE LIGHTS 3 INJECTORS 3 POWER ASSIST 3 CRUISE CONTROL 3 WINDSHIELD 2 EQUIPMENT 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 FUEL PUMP 2 DRIVESHAFT 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 TIRES 2 TREAD/BELT 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 IGNITION 2 SEATS 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 SWITCH 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 STRUCTURE 1 BODY 1 BUMPERS 1 DELIVERY 1 DRIVELINE 1 RETRACTOR 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 FRONTAL 1 MODULE 1 RECLINER 1 SWITCH 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 LAMP 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 ELECTRICAL 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 EXTERIOR 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 FAN 1 LATCH 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 LOWER ARM 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 LINKAGES 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 CONNECTION 1 HUB 1 LABELS 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 FUEL PUMP 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2004 2 2003 6 2002 11 2001 6 2000 18 1999 16
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