2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
The 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC) has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindriveline (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON MAY 5, 2018 TRAVELING ON I-40, MILE 398 WHILE TRAVELING IN THE MIDDLE LANE I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND MY VAN STARTED SHAKING. I KNEW/FELT THAT A TIRE HAD BLOWN. I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GOT HELP. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND PUT ON NOVEMBER OF 2016. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR WRANGLERS WITH 8,789 MILES ON THESE TIRES..
THE REAR AXLE BROKE AND THE LEFT WHEEL & AXLE CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HOUSING. *TR
IN DECEMBER 2007 THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BEGAN ACTIVATING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS ON DRY, SMOOTH PAVEMENT. THE ACTIVATION NOW OCCURS WITH ABOUT 33% OF ALL COMPLETE STOPS ON DRY, SMOOTH PAVEMENT. ABS SYSTEM HAS EVEN ACTIVATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETE STOPS ON SOME OCCASIONS. *TR
IN DECEMBER 2007 THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BEGAN ACTIVATING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS ON DRY, SMOOTH PAVEMENT. THE ACTIVATION NOW OCCURS WITH ABOUT 33% OF ALL COMPLETE STOPS ON DRY, SMOOTH PAVEMENT. ABS SYSTEM HAS EVEN ACTIVATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETE STOPS ON SOME OCCASIONS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAFARI (GMC)
- 1997 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1998 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 3 complaints
- 1999 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 5 complaints
- 2001 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2002 GMC SAFARI (GMC) (current)
- 2003 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 7 complaints
- 2004 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
- 2005 GMC SAFARI (GMC) — 1 complaint
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