2001 Gmc SAFARI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
52,825 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 39 complaints (10.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 71.8% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 12.8% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 7.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 3 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 |
Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 3; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 3; Electrical System:Wiring: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Interior Lighting: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 15 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
2001: 2; 2002: 6; 2003: 7; 2004: 5; 2005: 11; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2011: 1; 2014: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 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 10005342 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO RIGHT-FRONT BRAKE LINE RUBBED ON THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE UNTIL THE BRAKE LINE LEAKED FLUID OUT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS ONLY 1 YEAR OLD.
Owner-reported narrative. 55,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005747 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
ABS LEFT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED @30K MILES,THEN THE RIGHT 300 MILES LATER. WITH NO WARNING AND NO WARNING LIGHT THE CAR WOULD SLOW TO ABOUT 15MPH THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. NOW 500 MILES LATER SAME PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER IS SAYING SPEED SENSORS WERE DIRTY !
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022326 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, IT TOOK LONGER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED TO THE POINT WHERE THE WINDOWS RATTLED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALSO THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT WAS REPLACED. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082476 · 2004-07-22 (July 22, 2004)
REPLACED CARBURETOR, IGNITION COIL AND ROTOR. STEERING FLUID PUMP LEAKS, RUST COMING THROUGH PAINT, DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLYAND CAN NOT OPEN BACK HATCH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 47,145 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039772 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
EVERY WINTER WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME FROZEN AND OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW. ALSO THE ENGINE STALLED AT ANY SPEED. *AK. ALSO THE DASH LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215966 · 2008-01-25 (January 25, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SAFARI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, BACKFIRES, AND FAILS TO START WHEN COLD. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. NHTSA SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 03-06-04-041 WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF WHEN THE VEHICLE DID START, IT WOULD RUN ROUGH AND THEN STALL. UPDATED
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163169 · 2006-07-22 (July 22, 2006)
PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW GOES PART WAY DOWN, WILL NOT GO OUT - INTERMITTENT PROBLEM INCREASED TO PERMANENT PROBLEM. NOW GOES DOWN MAYBE 1/2 INCH, ONLY GOES UP 1/32 INCH AT A TIME. HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, NEEDS REPAIR AGAIN. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN 6/03, NOT LONG AFTER THAT, PROBLEM SURFACED IN INCREASING REGULARITY. WHEN I HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BY DEALER IN 1/04, I WAS TOLD THIS HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE. ITEMS REPAIRED / REPLACED, WERE: 1314WSC95 - ELECTRICAL MISC. PO45391 - MOTOR PO45386 - ACTU…
Owner-reported narrative. 84,537 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10618129 · 2014-08-01 (August 1, 2014)
AFTER FUELING, COULD NOT RESTART VEHICLE. DASH LIGHTS. HAD TO WAIT 15 - 30 MINUTES UNTIL I WAS ABLE START VEHICLE. BATTERY 4 MONTHS OLD, INTERMITTENT ONGOING PROBLEM. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH DISCOVERED VIA WEB SEARCH LIST PROBLEM WITH "IGNITION PASSLOCK/PASSKEY SECURITY SYSTEM". THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT MY LOCAL GM DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS OR FIX. ESTIMATED CONSUMER REPAIR COST OVER $1000,00. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 84,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10618129 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10118417 · 2005-04-25 (April 25, 2005)
THE FUEL PUMP ON MY GMC 2001 SAFARI VAN MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE. I AM LOOKING INTO WHY THIS WOULD OCCUR ON A 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED OTHER GMC'S AND NOT HEARD OF ANY SUCH PROBLEMS. I FEEL THIS TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD AND AM LOOKING TO HAVE IT REPLACED BY THE DEALER WITHOUT CHARGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118417 at NHTSA ↗