2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
The 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SAFARI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A BOAT, UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSED, WHICH REVEALED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT 71-976167230, BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF THE REPAIR DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILES WAS 106,000.
ABS, WHEN BRAKING AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATES AND BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES MAKING IT VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE STOP IN GOOD OR BAD WEATHER. *TR
FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AT 4,500 MILES DEALER REPLACED WITH NEW FUEL PUMP, THEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN AROUND 5,000 MILES. REPLACED FUEL PUMP AGAIN THEN AT 115,000 MILES FUEL PUMP AGAIN WENT OUT. DEALER ACTED LIKE THAT'S NO SURPRISE TO HIM. *TR
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE DURING LOW SPEED, HARD LEFT TURN INTO PARKING SPACE ON DRY PAVEMENT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, PULSING. VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO CONCRETE BARRIER. EXTERIOR DAMAGE: BUMPER, GRILL, AND HOOD CRUMPLED. INTERIOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNK. NO REPAIRS ATTEMPTED AT THIS TIME. VEHICLE DRIVABLE, BRAKES NOW APPEAR TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 10MPH OR LESS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES PULSATED WHICH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AFTER REPLACING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.
Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAFARI (GMC)
- 1995 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 1996 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1997 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1998 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1999 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) (current)
- 2001 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 4 complaints
- 2003 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 7 complaints
- 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2005 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
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