2000 GMC Safari Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Safari. That ranks 5th out of 11 Safari model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (26 complaints, 38%), typically at around 56,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 68owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 GMC Safari 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 | 26 | 38% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 10% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9% | 133,950 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 9% | 29,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 9% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 7% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 7% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 66,450 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 168,979 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 168,979 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 GMC Safari recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC Safari.
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.
When i was driving to do laundry. I lost all control of the power steering and the brakes were gone. This scared me to death also my air bag light is staying on plus the battery light and brakes
I was involved in an accident when yielding to oncoming traffic at night. The car who hit me was totaled. Also my headlights and tail lights r always shorting out. My dash lights don't work now
There were two cases: first i was involved in a wreck with a car hitting me in the rear so hard that my back compartments wont open and now the air bag light is on and wont go off. Another case was as i was driving slowly to the laundry matt my power steering quit while my brakes went to the floor…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc safari. The contact stated that the brake lights and hazard lights failed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised he would make a temporary repair. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc safari. The contact stated that vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the brake line was severely rusted and would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was continual and the brake lines were patched three…
Other GMC Safari years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Safari | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 Safari | 25 | 1 |
| 2001 Safari | 39 | 1 |
| 2000 | 68 | 0 |
| 1999 Safari | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Safari | 89 | 3 |
| 1997 Safari | 135 | 4 |
| 1996 Safari | 139 | 4 |
| 1995 Safari | 195 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Safari?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Safari?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 GMC Safari a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Safari model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.