2002 GMC Safari

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2002 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:21.216Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2002: 25 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

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

12 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

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FRONT BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT AND FAILED, NECESSITATING EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131004

SUSPENSION

4 of 25 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

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FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNSTABLE OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. CONSUMER CANNOT CONTROL VEHICLE AT TIMES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANY WORK.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020513

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

FIRE

VISIBILITY

3 of 25 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

AIR BAGS

2 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SAFARI. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171115

WHILE DRIVING DURING FOGGY CONDITIONS AT 20 TO 25 MPH, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER BROKE HER BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20031112

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