Complaints
19
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Gmc Safari Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:51,467 mi
#22 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:21,250 mi
#32 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:128,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Gmc Safari.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 51,467 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 21,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 128,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 60 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | 40,800 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,467
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,250
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,000
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,800
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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