2000 GMC Safari Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2000 GMC Safari, 9% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,000 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.
“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“There were two cases: first I was involved in a wreck with a car hitting me in the rear so hard that my back compartments wont open and now the air bag light is on and wont go off. Another case was as I was driving slowly to the laundry matt my power steering quit while my brakes went to the floor. It scared me to death and is broke down now. My three children are usually with me always. I have an 18 yr old autistic girl, a 13 yr old boy and a 4 year old boy. I'm a stay at home mom and used my ride for the children. Now I'm scared to drive it and dont know if anyone can help me.”
NHTSA complaint #11013846, filed 2017-08, 168,979 miles“Gmc Safari 2000 4.3 liter 6 cylinder engine 2 wd 6000#towing package power steering moans every time turn is made to either side, hasn't failed, but there is a vibration in the steering column. Car dealer said that had been problem with others, steering linkage in column replaced after long wait for part, no change, dealer says that will have to live with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10132642, filed 2005-08, 40,000 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 2000-10“When approaching a stop driver applied the brakes, vehicle did not stop, and proceeded through an intersection. Also, power steering and power brakes were lost. This happened without any kind of warning. Van was towed to the dealership for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #861662, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 8% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 6 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 10% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 39% |
| 1988 | 2 | 29% |
| 1987 | 3 | 27% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Safari
28 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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