1999 GMC Safari Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 30%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GMC Safari, 30% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Second occurance of same problem with ABS system engaging at low speeds for no reason on 1999 Gmc Safari van. The problem is a bad sensor in the front brakes but requires a complete replacement of the hub/bearing assembly unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10086557, filed 2004-08, 60,000 miles“Dt: about a year ago the problem began. When braking at low speeds about 5-10 MPH ABS kicks in and a grinding sound occurs. This causes extended stopping distances. All wheel drive, all wheel antilock to the owner's knowledge. No warning lights illuminated and the dealer said that the ABS sensor looked corroded. The vehicle was put on the diagnostic machine but it showed no codes. When the ABS fuse is pulled the car works fine but has no ABS. The owner hasn't disconnected the ABS fuse. The vehicle has not been repaired yet and the problem has remained about the same. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126442, filed 2005-07, 48,000 miles“Front rotors were warped and grooved to the point that turning them would have made them to thin for safe use. I have never owned a car that the rotors warped so badly at less than 30,000 miles. In my opinion and my mechanics, Gmc is installing inferior rotors at a great expense to it's customers. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769992, filed 2002-11“When brakeing van will pull very hard to right. After 1st time in shop the van went about 6,000 miles before problem accurred again. After the 2nd time fixed the van went 5,000 when the problem was so bad that I was pulling the steering wheel to left every time I had to brake to prevent going to the right. Just dropped van off with dealer for 4th time with only 1500 miles since last repair. Now we are fighting the dealer about the rental car.”
NHTSA complaint #719077, filed 2000-02“There was no failures on the brakes but the pads and shoes have had to be replaced at 15,000 and at 30,000 miles. This, I feel, is excessive and the dealer can offer me no explanation as to why a brand new cars brakes would go bad this often.”
NHTSA complaint #736021, filed 2000-11Related 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.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This 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…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This 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…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This 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…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This 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…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This 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…
- 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…
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 7 | 39% |
| 2002 | 12 | 48% |
| 2001 | 14 | 36% |
| 2000 | 28 | 41% |
| 1999 | 18 | 30% |
| 1998 | 14 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 60 | 31% |
| 1994 | 39 | 33% |
| 1993 | 30 | 49% |
| 1992 | 28 | 47% |
| 1991 | 16 | 41% |
| 1990 | 15 | 43% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Safari
19 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Safari
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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