2003 GMC Safari (gmc) Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 83%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc), 83% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Backing up my boat to launch it, the brake light came on and brake pedal went to the floor. Slowed it down and ended up throwing it in park to keep the boat, trailer, and van from rolling into the water. Got towed out and a friend pulled the boat home for me. The mechanic showed me the rusted drivers side steel brake line that had ruptured. He also told me all of the other lines had considerable rust and that all of them should be replaced due to safety concerns. The entire steel brake line has been replaced and I did save the rusted lines for now.”
NHTSA complaint #10413051, filed 2011-07, 89,263 miles“My 2003 Gmc safari van has now twice had its ABS activate in a parking lot situation at a slow speed causing the van to take an extremely long time to stop. Luckily there was no person in front of me or they would have been injured. There was no warning before the failure. The manual states that if the ABS light goes on that the system is not active, but the van is still ok to drive-but no light came on. I have tlked with others who own GM car/vehicles and they have reported similiar instances. Does GM have a problem with their brakes?”
NHTSA complaint #10179102, filed 2007-01, 67,000 miles“Abs system defect. When slowing down to stop, at very low speed (about 5 MPH) ABS engages, although there is no need for it. This causes a floating sensation, making control of the stopping point uncertain, unlike normal braking. This has been going on for about 2 months. Most recently, car is pulling to right during the stop, when ABS engages.”
NHTSA complaint #10430853, filed 2011-10, 64,100 miles“On vacation ABS light would come on during driving. When braking, just before coming to a stop, more travel in the pedal and brakes chattered. Abs light might be on or off during braking. Went to dealer, right front sensor erratic. Replaced right front sensor. Works good again. Van has 32,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10208656, filed 2007-11, 32,589 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10028790Nov 1, 2010General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 83% |
| 2000 | 4 | 80% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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