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GMC Safari (gmc)Model year report

2003 GMC Safari (gmc) Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,550miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc). The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,550 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 82 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “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

Air bags: “The contact stated while driving 42 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Minor injuries were sustained by both drivers. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to an impound and was deemed totaled. The dealer was alerted.”

NHTSA complaint #10170944, filed 2006-10, 47,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,500 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2533%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,550 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200620072201122014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 82 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 82 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Safari (gmc)

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003665,5500———Not enough data
20005106,7750———Not enough data

All GMC Safari (gmc) model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,550 miles and the middle half falls between 47,500 and 80,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.