2001 GMC Safari

▲ Better than typical

2001 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:33:59.810Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 39 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1982	0
1983	0
1984	0
1985	1
1986	7
1987	11
1988	7
1989	18
1990	35
1991	40
1992	60
1993	61
1994	125
1995	195
1996	139
1997	135
1998	89
1999	61
2000	68
2001	39
2002	25
2003	18
2004	5
2005	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 38%

38% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE

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2001 GMC SAFARI VAN CAUGHT FIRE BURNED TO GROUND AFTER STARTED. WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030922

VEHICAL DISTROYED BY ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020604

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140801

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing brake lights and flasher unit.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20041019 — PE (closed 20050321)

LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION

R 20050413 — exterior lighting

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.

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

Campaign 05V099000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed