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GMC Safari (gmc) Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the GMC Safari (gmc) (2000–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Safari (gmc) model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003665,550082—Not enough data
20005106,7750154—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2003: “My ABS system is the same as the other complaints. I will press on the brakes and it acts like I have no brakes. I took it to a repair shop yesterday and they said the part would cost $1,310.00 for one part alone. Why haven't there been a recall on this situation. Before someone does get hurt.”

NHTSA complaint #10583278, filed 2014-04, 80,000 miles

2000: “Total brake failure during low speed, hard left turn into parking space on dry pavement. Brake pedal went to floor, pulsing. Vehicle continued into concrete barrier. Exterior damage: bumper, grill, and hood crumpled. Interior damage to engine compartment unk. No repairs attempted at this time. Vehicle drivable, brakes now appear to be functioning normally. Jb”

NHTSA complaint #10199745, filed 2007-08, 101,043 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology