2001 GMC Safari Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2001 GMC Safari, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Was driving, at night, approximately 30mph, the interior lights went out. The problem would be intermittently. Was informed by another motorist that no rear brake lights were visible. This only happens when the interior lights go out. Had taken vehicle to a mechanic who repaired the multifunction switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10103254, filed 2004-12, 90,000 miles“Every winter windshield wipers become frozen and obstruct the driver's view. Also the engine stalled at any speed. . Also the dash lights work intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10039772, filed 2003-10Interior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Safari
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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