2003 GMC Safari (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari (gmc) years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc). That is the most of any Safari (gmc) model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 64,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 50% | 64,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 17% | 67,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Safari (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
My abs system is the same as the other complaints. I will press on the brakes and it acts like i have no brakes. I took it to a repair shop yesterday and they said the part would cost $1,310.00 for one part alone. Why haven't there been a recall on this situation. Before someone does get hurt.
Abs system defect. When slowing down to stop, at very low speed (about 5 mph) abs engages, although there is no need for it. This causes a "floating" sensation, making control of the stopping point uncertain, unlike normal braking. This has been going on for about 2 months. Most recently, car is…
Backing up my boat to launch it, the brake light came on and brake pedal went to the floor. Slowed it down and ended up throwing it in park to keep the boat, trailer, and van from rolling into the water. Got towed out and a friend pulled the boat home for me. The mechanic showed me the rusted…
On vacation abs light would come on during driving. When braking, just before coming to a stop, more travel in the pedal and brakes chattered. Abs light might be on or off during braking. Went to dealer, right front sensor erratic. Replaced right front sensor. Works good again. Van has 32,000…
My 2003 gmc safari van has now twice had its abs activate in a parking lot situation at a slow speed causing the van to take an extremely long time to stop. Luckily there was no person in front of me or they would have been injured. There was no warning before the failure. The manual states that if…
Other GMC Safari (gmc) years
← 2002 Safari (gmc) · 2004 Safari (gmc) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Safari (gmc) | 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.
Similar GMC models
Embed this 2003 GMC Safari (gmc) badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc)?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Safari (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.