2000 GMC Safari Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 GMC Safari, 9% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,950 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.
“When I was driving to do laundry. I lost all control of the power steering and the brakes were gone. This scared me to death also my air bag light is staying on plus the battery light and brakes”
NHTSA complaint #11043230, filed 2017-11, 168,000 miles“- the contact stated that while driving the 2000 Gmc Safari at 55 MPH on cruise control. He came to a traffic light and contact pressed on the brake pedal trying to disengage the cruise control, but the cruise control did not disengage. The contact had to use the on and off switch to shut off cruise control. The contact stated that since the cruise control incident cruise control could not be used. Also, all of his electronic gauges displayed erroneous readings.”
NHTSA complaint #10181146, filed 2007-01, 99,900 miles“The power windows on the passenger side do not work at all. The driver's side works intermittently. If the window goes down, it will not go back up. The power locks do not lock on the passenger side, and works intermittently on the driver's side. Also, the accelerator pedal sticks at times. The brake pedal vibrates at times when going over a bump, the vehicle goes to one side. It can be difficult to stop. We have not seen a dealer due to a financial situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10098841, filed 2004-11“On 4 occasions dashboard lights and headlights have completely failed while driving, causing poor visibility. After shuting off vehicle and waiting 15 minutes, lights will restart. Dealer cannot determine cause.”
NHTSA complaint #885555, filed 2001-04“Transmission intermittently would slip when accelerating from a stop position or while traveling at a regular speed. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on two or more occasions, and unable to locate cause. The vehicle stalls on the road and would not restart. The dealer repaired all connection at starter and engine. Also the vehicle had popping sound when brakes was applied due to problem with rear right suspension and tire. The driver side seat riser was inoperable. The vehicle had a roaring noise on hard stop and extended crank intermeting rough stand due to rotors failure.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Safari
28 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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