2001 Gmc SAFARI: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10023658 · 2003-06-24 (June 24, 2003)
BRAKES FAULTY. BRAND NEW PADS INSTALLED LAST WEEK ALL AROUND ADJUSTED AND DEALER CLAIMS ALL IS WELL BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. IT TAKES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FORCE APPLIED TO THE PEDAL TO STOP THIS VEHICLE, NOTICED AT 35K. DANGEROUS AND NOT EASY TO GET USED TO. IN ADDITION, WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON THE TOP DRIVERS SIDE AND THE REAR RIGHT DOOR HANDLE IS FAILING ON BACK DUTCH DOORS NOW AT 65K. ALSO, BOTH POWER DOOR ACTUATORS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FAILED COMPLETELY AT 34K. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023658 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031657 · 2003-07-30 (July 30, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THE BULBS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT LIGHTS STILL DO NOT WORK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039284 · 2003-09-22 (September 22, 2003)
2001 GMC SAFARI VAN CAUGHT FIRE BURNED TO GROUND AFTER STARTED. WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039284 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 10069268 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
PULLED OVER TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE, FOUND FOUR WAY FLASHERS AND BRAKE LIGHT DO NOT WORK. FORCING THE FLASHER SWITCH LEFT ALLOWS BRAKE LIGHTS TO FUNCTION
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069268 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V099000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Reported: 2005-03-14 (March 14, 2005)
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE STOP LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS BEING INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE CONTACTS AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPAIR WOULD BE USED IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IS STILL MOVABLE. IF A VEHICLE HAS A HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON THAT IS NOT MOVABLE (FROZEN), THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA campaign record ↗