GMC Safari: Known Issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 85 |
|---|---|
| model years | 1990–2003 (14) |
| data through | 2026-10-12 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
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Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | safari-2003-abs-engagement-low-speed | ABS engagement at low speed and extended stopping | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 2005-08 → 2014-04 | 27 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | safari-2003-brake-line-corrosion | Corroded brake lines leaking or rupturing | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2011-07 → 2015-10 | 27 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | safari-2003-air-bags-no-deploy | Air bags not deploying in frontal crash | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2006-10 → 2013-03 | 27 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | safari-2002-electrical-lighting | Electrical loss of dash, lighting and door locks | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2002-10 → 2006-12 | 32 | 2026-10-05 |
| 2002 | safari-2002-abs-brake-loss | ABS activation and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 2003-08 → 2008-01 | 32 | 2026-10-05 |
| 2002 | safari-2002-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags not deploying in a crash | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2003-11 → 2017-11 | 32 | 2026-10-05 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-abs-wheel-speed-sensor | ABS activation at low speed and wheel speed sensor faults | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 2003-02 → 2011-08 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-brake-pedal-to-floor | Brake pedal to floor and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 2001-06 → 2005-02 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-passlock-no-start | No-start with Passlock/PassKey security system | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2014-05 → 2014-08 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-brake-lamp-failure | Brake and stop lamp inoperative | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | 2003-07 → 2005-03 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-unintended-acceleration | Throttle sticking and unintended engine revving | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2002-03 → 2004-10 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-power-steering-pump-failure | Power steering pump failure with loss of brake assist | STEERING | 3 | 2003-08 → 2005-04 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | safari-2001-engine-stall-hard-start | Engine stalling and hard starting | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 2002-08 → 2008-01 | 49 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-abs-low-speed-activation | ABS activation and pedal pulsation at low speed | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 | 2003-05 → 2008-06 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-brake-line-corrosion | Corroded brake lines leaking fluid | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 2005-01 → 2011-08 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-rear-sliding-door-latch | Rear door handle and sliding door latch faults | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 6 | 2000-05 → 2006-07 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-sticking-accelerator | Sticking accelerator pedal or throttle | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2002-03 → 2005-07 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-lighting-electrical-dropout | Headlight and dash light failures | EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 2001-02 → 2017-11 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-brake-failure-pedal-loss | Brake failure and pedal drop to floor | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 2001-02 → 2011-01 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-steering-brake-loss | Simultaneous loss of power steering and brakes | STEERING | 6 | 2000-05 → 2017-11 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | safari-2000-engine-stalling | Intermittent engine stalling | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2001-05 → 2005-01 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-transmission-failure | Automatic transmission slipping and gear loss | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 1999-11 → 2005-10 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-abs-sensor-module | ABS engaging at low speed and sensor or module failure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 2002-01 → 2006-11 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-brake-wear-rotor-shimmy | Brake pad and rotor wear with shimmy under braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1999-09 → 2002-11 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-fuel-injector-repairs | Fuel injector replacement and fuel system repairs | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | 2000-05 → 2002-06 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-third-row-seat-belts | Third-row seat belts that cannot be adjusted | SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1999-08 → 1999-09 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-driveline-clunk-shudder | Driveline clunk and shudder when turning or accelerating | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1999-05 → 2004-07 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-steering-idler-arm | Steering idler arm wear and replacement | STEERING | 2 | 2000-09 → 2007-06 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | safari-1999-brake-pedal-to-floor | Brake pedal to floor and extended stopping distance | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 2000-05 → 2001-06 | 88 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-injector-wiring-damage | Fuel injector leakage damaging wiring harness | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | 2001-03 → 2005-02 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-throttle-sticking | Accelerator pedal and throttle sticking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1999-02 → 2003-06 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-transmission-shift-failure | Automatic transmission slipping and hard shifting | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 1999-02 → 2005-02 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-wiper-failure | Intermittent windshield wiper failure | VISIBILITY | 9 | 2001-09 → 2007-07 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-brake-failure | Brake failure and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 1998-03 → 2002-01 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-power-assist-loss | Power steering and brake loss after stall or belt failure | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 1999-02 → 2005-05 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-airbag-nondeployment | Air bags not deploying in collisions | AIR BAGS | 5 | 1998-06 → 2010-04 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | safari-1998-steering-loss | Loss of steering control | STEERING | 4 | 2001-03 → 2002-08 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-wiper-failure | Windshield wiper intermittent or total failure | VISIBILITY | 18 | 1997-07 → 2008-05 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-throttle-sticking | Throttle or accelerator pedal sticking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1999-07 → 2005-08 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-fuel-gauge | Fuel gauge inaccurate or inoperative | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 | 2000-01 → 2005-03 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-seat-belt-failure | Seat belt buckle, retractor and latch failure | SEAT BELTS | 8 | 1997-01 → 2001-08 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-steering-brake-loss | Loss of power steering and power brakes | STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 1998-08 → 2004-02 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-transmission-failure | Transmission slipping, harsh shifts and failure | POWER TRAIN | 13 | 2000-02 → 2005-11 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1997 | safari-1997-abs-brake-loss | Loss of braking attributed to ABS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1999-09 → 2014-08 | 162 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-torsion-bar-fracture | Front torsion bar fracture | SUSPENSION | 23 | 2000-04 → 2006-11 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-windshield-wiper-failure | Intermittent windshield wiper operation | VISIBILITY | 21 | 1998-09 → 2003-07 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-power-window-failure | Power window motor and switch failure | VISIBILITY | 4 | 1999-03 → 2004-11 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-sliding-door-failure | Sliding door track and latch failure | STRUCTURE | 5 | 1997-03 → 2001-05 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-ac-line-refrigerant-leak | Air conditioning line refrigerant leak | EQUIPMENT | 4 | 1999-10 → 2003-07 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-abs-brake-pedal-loss | ABS and brake pedal loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 1996-11 → 2005-01 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1996 | safari-1996-fuel-pump-failure | Fuel pump failure | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 1998-10 → 2005-02 | 168 | 2026-10-08 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-torsion-bar-fracture | Front torsion bar fracture | SUSPENSION | 28 | 1999-07 → 2007-10 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-wiper-intermittent | Intermittent windshield wiper operation | VISIBILITY | 24 | 1999-02 → 2004-02 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-brake-pull-to-side | Vehicle pulls to one side under braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1998-07 → 2002-04 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-door-detachment | Door support and sliding door failure | STRUCTURE | 6 | 1995-04 → 2000-08 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-abs-brake-failure | ABS malfunction and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 41 | 1995-07 → 2004-08 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-airbag-no-deploy | Air bag non-deployment in frontal crashes | AIR BAGS | 14 | 1995-06 → 2007-04 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-power-steering-brake-loss | Loss of power steering and power brakes | STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1997-06 → 2006-06 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1995 | safari-1995-fuel-system-fire | Fuel system fire | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | 1999-07 → 2003-07 | 201 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1994 | gmc-safari-1994-torsion-bar-breakage | Front torsion bar breakage | SUSPENSION | 16 | 1999-09 → 2007-05 | 154 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1994 | gmc-safari-1994-wiper-intermittent-failure | Intermittent windshield wiper operation | VISIBILITY | 30 | 1995-08 → 2005-04 | 154 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1994 | gmc-safari-1994-seat-recline-mechanism | Seat recline and seatback mechanism failure | SEATS | 5 | 1994-11 → 2000-05 | 154 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1994 | gmc-safari-1994-abs-extended-stopping | Brake and ABS extended stopping distance | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 44 | 1994-03 → 2002-12 | 154 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1994 | gmc-safari-1994-driver-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in collisions | AIR BAGS | 10 | 1995-01 → 1998-03 | 154 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1993 | safari-1993-torsion-bar-fracture | Front torsion bar fracture | SUSPENSION | 4 | 1999-09 → 2005-09 | 74 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1993 | safari-1993-idler-arm-front-end | Idler arm wear and front-end steering play | STEERING | 4 | 1995-06 → 2000-07 | 74 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1993 | safari-1993-shifter-park-interlock | Shifter and park interlock failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1995-08 → 1998-10 | 74 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1993 | safari-1993-brake-pedal-to-floor | Brake pedal to floor with loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 1995-10 → 2001-10 | 74 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1993 | safari-1993-abs-lockup-malfunction | ABS malfunction, wheel lock-up and extended stopping | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 1995-03 → 2000-11 | 74 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1993 | safari-1993-electrical-loss-stalling | Electrical loss, alternator failure and stalling | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 1995-01 → 1996-02 | 74 | 2026-10-09 |
| 1992 | safari-1992-seat-back-belt-failure | Seat back collapse and seat belt buckle release | SEATS | 5 | 1995-08 → 1998-09 | 66 | 2026-10-10 |
| 1992 | safari-1992-torsion-bar-breakage | Front torsion bar or suspension breakage | SUSPENSION | 8 | 1997-08 → 2006-08 | 66 | 2026-10-10 |
| 1992 | safari-1992-abs-warning-failure | ABS warning light and ABS module failure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 1996-01 → 2004-04 | 66 | 2026-10-10 |
| 1992 | safari-1992-extended-stopping-distance | Extended stopping distance and brake pedal to floor | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 1997-02 → 2000-03 | 66 | 2026-10-10 |
| 1992 | safari-1992-wiring-fire-short | Wiring harness and ignition switch electrical shorts | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 1995-08 → 2005-08 | 66 | 2026-10-10 |
| 1991 | safari-1991-driver-seat-failure | Power seat and seatback structural failure | SEATS | 4 | 1997-09 → 2000-04 | 52 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1991 | safari-1991-corrosion-failures | Rust and corrosion of cable, line and driveshaft | EQUIPMENT | 4 | 1995-02 → 2009-06 | 52 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1991 | safari-1991-speed-control-braking | Vehicle speed continuing during braking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1999-03 → 2000-02 | 52 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1991 | safari-1991-abs-brake-failure | ABS warning light and anti-lock brake failure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 1995-04 → 2009-03 | 52 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1991 | safari-1991-electrical-overheating-fire | Dashboard and switch electrical overheating or fire | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 1996-06 → 1997-12 | 52 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1990 | safari-1990-front-seat-mounting | Front seat bracket and mounting failure | SEATS | 4 | 1995-04 → 2002-04 | 37 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1990 | safari-1990-seat-belt-retractor-lock | Seat belt retractor and locking failure | SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1996-05 → 2000-04 | 37 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1990 | safari-1990-abs-warning-brake-failure | ABS warning light and antilock brake failure | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 15 | 1995-03 → 2000-04 | 37 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1990 | safari-1990-sliding-door-off-track | Sliding door off track or detached | STRUCTURE | 5 | 1995-06 → 1998-10 | 37 | 2026-10-12 |
| 1990 | safari-1990-dash-switch-overheating | Heater fan and headlight switch burning or melting | VISIBILITY | 3 | 1996-01 → 1997-12 | 37 | 2026-10-12 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — GMC Safari [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/safari
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_gmc_safari_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: GMC Safari},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/safari}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation) · connect (MCP)