2000 GMC Safari Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 GMC Safari, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was involved in an accident when yielding to oncoming traffic at night. The car who hit me was totaled. Also my headlights and tail lights r always shorting out. My dash lights don't work now”
NHTSA complaint #11043232, filed 2017-11, 154,000 miles“Automatic headlights that come on when vehicle is turned on do not work, nor do they work when the switch is engaged. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10038133, filed 2003-09, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Gmc Safari. The contact stated that the brake lights and hazard lights failed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised he would make a temporary repair. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Updated 5/9/11 the consumer was alerted by other motorists that his vehicle had no brake lights. Updated 05/18/11”
NHTSA complaint #10392360, filed 2011-03, 145,000 miles“Rear axle welded wrong 1/2 off, drag linkage installed backwards, headlights way out of adjustment causing limited 30-50 visibility, propane hose blocking fill valve and needs to be pried out of the way to fill tank which could cause a crack or leak, NHTSA recall repair not completed at dealer even though they had the replacement for 20 days prior to delivery.”
NHTSA complaint #733594, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Safari
28 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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