2000 GMC Safari Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 GMC Safari, 12% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,300 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.
“Throttle sticks when driving on cruse control and upon start up after sitting all night. My GM delaer blames upon the cheep blend of fuel. I was told by another mechanic that GM replaced and repaired may of the throttle bodies with this condition. My vehicle was not recalled. I could clear this condition by taping on the accelerator. My last trip had the acellerator stick and I was unable to clear the condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10128705, filed 2005-07, 5,000 miles“The gasoline line had rusted, and the consumer could smell fumes inside the vehicle. The dealership fixed the problem. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10112921, filed 2005-02, 62,000 miles“The driver noticed while the vehicle was parked in front of the residence. A brown fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The driver noticed that the vehicle was performing erratically and drove to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the gasoline was corroded. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10111713, filed 2005-02“Safari engine unpedictably stopped whne covering short distance. Engine shut off while driving. On three separate occasion, when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the condition of a dying engine. On another occasion, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. The passenger window would go up, but would not roll down. The fuel gauge did not read correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10109528, filed 2005-01“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
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 12% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 7 | 8% |
| 1997 | 17 | 13% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Safari
28 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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