GMC Safari (gmc) Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the GMC Safari (gmc), across 11 model years (1995–2005). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
GMC Safari (gmc) years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Safari (gmc) model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Safari (gmc): 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Safari (gmc): 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Safari (gmc): 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Safari (gmc): 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Safari (gmc): 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 Safari (gmc): 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Safari (gmc) problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Safari (gmc) model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2003 Safari (gmc) | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Safari (gmc) | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Safari (gmc) | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1996 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1995 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Safari (gmc) years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (6), 2000 (5), 2002 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Safari (gmc)?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 9 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Safari (gmc) have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.