2002 GMC Safari (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari (gmc) years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Safari (gmc). That ranks 3rd out of 11 Safari (gmc) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 92,123 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Safari (gmc) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 92,123 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 151,530 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Safari (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Safari (gmc).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On may 5, 2018 traveling on i-40, mile 398 while traveling in the middle lane i heard a loud noise and my van started shaking. I knew/felt that a tire had blown. I got to the side of the road and got help. The tires were purchased and put on november of 2016. The tires are goodyear wranglers with…
The rear axle broke and the left wheel & axle came completely out of the housing. *tr
In december 2007 the abs brake system began activating at very low speeds on dry, smooth pavement. The activation now occurs with about 33% of all complete stops on dry, smooth pavement. Abs system has even activated immediately after complete stops on some occasions. *tr
Other GMC Safari (gmc) years
← 2001 Safari (gmc) · 2003 Safari (gmc) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Safari (gmc) | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Safari (gmc) | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Safari (gmc) | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
See all GMC Safari (gmc) problems by year, every GMC model, or the GMC VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Safari (gmc)?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Safari (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Safari (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Safari (gmc) model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.