Complaints
35
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Gmc Safari Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:34,632 mi
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:2,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Gmc Safari.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 2 | — | 34,632 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 38,253 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | 1 | 36,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 28,530 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 | — | — | 28,530 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 1 | — | — | 43,514 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 28,530 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,632
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,253
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,530
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,530
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,514
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,530
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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