2000 GMC SAFARI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
95
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GMC SAFARI
The 2000 GMC SAFARI has received a total of 95 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (14 complaints), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (5 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 GMC SAFARI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC SAFARI, potentially affecting up to 150,247 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC SAFARI
95 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SAFARI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN YIELDING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT NIGHT. THE CAR WHO HIT ME WAS TOTALED. ALSO MY HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS R ALWAYS SHORTING OUT. MY DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK NOW
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
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN YIELDING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT NIGHT. THE CAR WHO HIT ME WAS TOTALED. ALSO MY HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS R ALWAYS SHORTING OUT. MY DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK NOW
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC SAFARI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC SAFARI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC SAFARI
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 GMC SAFARI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5163B — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring,...
00-06-01-012E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the correct tool.
010420004A — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REVISED DRIVE PINION FLANGE YOKE AND OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *EH UPDATED *EH
02136 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK. *TT
311001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT
270901 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A WATER LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD AREA. *JG
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC SAFARI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAFARI
- 1995 GMC SAFARI — 256 complaints
- 1996 GMC SAFARI — 199 complaints
- 1997 GMC SAFARI — 200 complaints
- 1998 GMC SAFARI — 111 complaints
- 1999 GMC SAFARI — 92 complaints
- 2000 GMC SAFARI (current)
- 2001 GMC SAFARI — 55 complaints
- 2002 GMC SAFARI — 35 complaints
- 2003 GMC SAFARI — 19 complaints
- 2004 GMC SAFARI — 8 complaints
- 2005 GMC SAFARI — 8 complaints
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