2000 GMC Safari Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 GMC Safari, 10% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“While the consumer was gripping a dash board handle to pull herself up, the handle crumbled into 5 to 6 pieces. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. Consumer stated that the dealer became aware of the problem when consumer ordered for the replacement part. Dealership removed the 2 mounting bolts with attached pieces of the handle, inspected the air bag compartment and then installed the new handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10055834, filed 2004-03, 37,000 miles“The lift gate strut(s) had snapped with no warning, causing it to become hard to open and close. The dealer was notified. Ts the hatch didn't stay open when lifting, due to a worn right strut assembly. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10002199, filed 2003-01, 31,188 miles“The contact stated that when the side sliding door on the vehicle was opened from the outside, the door fell outward after detaching from the track. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where a new piece was welded to the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10161743, filed 2006-07, 100,000 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“Passenger's side and the sliding door rattle as if they are not closed. Also, passenger door bounces up and down when hitting a bump. Contacted Gmc, and Gmc stated this was normal. Consumer is concerned that the door will come open if vehicle hits a bump or is involved in a minor crash.”
NHTSA complaint #894343, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 17% |
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Safari
28 complaintsFuel system
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology