GMC Safari recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 150 owner complaints for the GMC Safari (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (55 complaints), followed by electrical system (18 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (68), 2001 (39) and 2002 (25). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Safari model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 55 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 18 | 3 of 6 | |
| Steering | 13 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 4 of 6 | |
| Structure | 10 | 3 of 6 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V099000 | Mar 14, 2005 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2001–2002 | 77,055 |
| 03V328000 | Sep 12, 2003 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint | 2003 | 41,477 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 17 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 60 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.