2002 GMC Safari Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,022miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 GMC Safari, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,022 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.
“When backing out of garage brakes failed and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealer told me there was no brake problems, but could be ABS sensors rusted or had dirt build up. The dealer cleaned ABS sensors and sprayed a rust inhibitor on sensors and hubs , and said they hoped this would solve the problem. If problem persists to come back.”
NHTSA complaint #10148491, filed 2006-01, 43,514 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Safari. While driving 5 or 6 MPH, it took 40-50 feet before the contact could stop the vehicle. A mechanic stated that both the passenger and driver side wheel bearings and idler arms needed to be replaced. The local mechanic performed the repairs. Gmc denied him reimbursement because they did not make the repair. The consumer had the repairs made a an independent shop the current mileage was 28,550 and failure mileage was 28,530. Updated 5/5/08 updated”
NHTSA complaint #10224784, filed 2008-04, 28,530 miles“The vehicles front suspension upper ball joint failed causing the drivers tires to wear prematurely. Dealer has been notified. M please provide any further details. .”
NHTSA complaint #10040587, filed 2003-09“Front end of the vehicle has become unstable over the past few months. Consumer cannot control vehicle at times. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do any work.”
NHTSA complaint #8009648, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 16% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 7% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 33 | 17% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 11 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Safari
12 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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