2000 Gmc SAFARI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
68 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
51,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 68 complaints (20.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 34 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 8.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 14; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Steering: 4; Electrical System: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 4
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
2000: 7; 2001: 13; 2002: 10; 2003: 9; 2004: 5; 2005: 12; 2006: 5; 2007: 1; 2011: 3; 2017: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 34 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000600 · 2002-12-26 (December 26, 2002)
I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES FOR A RED LIGHT. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND ACTUALLY SURGED CAUSING ME TO HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKES ARE LOCKING AND BURNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY IT NEEDS BRAKES BUT I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED BY A MECHANIC AND I KNOW THAT IT IS NOT THE PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER. I THOUGHT IT COULD BE THE CALIPERS OR SOMETHING IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING PINGING NOISES AND P…
Owner-reported narrative. 45 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016815 · 2003-05-01 (May 1, 2003)
ABS FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS. TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP VECHILE, PEDAL STARTED PULSING AND DROPPED TO FLOOR. BRAKES NEVER SLOWED VECHILE AND CRASHED INTO REAR OF ANOTHER VECHILE. HAD ABOUT 4 CAR LENGHTS TO GET VECHILE STOPPED.
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104717 · 2004-12-29 (December 29, 2004)
NO BRAKES/POWER STEERING DUE TO HYRDROBOOSTER FAILURE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 41,623 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132642 · 2005-08-12 (August 12, 2005)
GMC SAFARI 2000 4.3 LITER 6 CYLINDER ENGINE 2 WD 6000#TOWING PACKAGE POWER STEERING MOANS EVERY TIME TURN IS MADE TO EITHER SIDE, HASN'T FAILED, BUT THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CAR DEALER SAID THAT HAD BEEN PROBLEM WITH OTHERS, STEERING LINKAGE IN COLUMN REPLACED AFTER LONG WAIT FOR PART, NO CHANGE, DEALER SAYS THAT WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063561 · 2004-04-29 (April 29, 2004)
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. BUT, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MANY TIMES. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 889022 · 2001-05-23 (May 23, 2001)
TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY WOULD SLIP WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION OR WHILE TRAVELING AT A REGULAR SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OR MORE OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLS ON THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER REPAIRED ALL CONNECTION AT STARTER AND ENGINE. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAD POPPING SOUND WHEN BRAKES WAS APPLIED DUE TO PROBLEM WITH REAR RIGHT SUSPENSION AND TIRE. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RISER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD A ROARING NOISE ON HARD STOP AND EXTENDED CRANK …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 889022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024011 · 2003-06-13 (June 13, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024011 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091350 · 2004-09-20 (September 20, 2004)
NO BRAKES (3) TIMES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE 2 TIMES. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER, THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG. SOMETIMES JUMPS WHEN FIRST STARTED UP LIKE IT IS GOING TO JUMP FORWARD OUT OF GEAR.*AK DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG. DRIVER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK WITH REMOTE WHEN SUN HITTING ON CAR. DEARLER LOOKING AT NOW. WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN AND THEN START AGAIN TRANSMISSION JERKS. DEALER LOOKING AT NOW.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10091350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11043230 · 2017-11-04 (November 4, 2017)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 168,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11043230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559982 · 2001-02-28 (February 28, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIGHTS IN DASH AND RADIO GO OUT, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107305 · 2005-03-15 (March 15, 2005)
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. *NM *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 29,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107305 at NHTSA ↗