2004 GMC Safari Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 GMC Safari.

20032005
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 GMC Safari Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

#21 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Safari.

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2004 GMC Safari — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 GMC Safari reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 GMC Safari has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Safari?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (1 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2004 GMC Safari have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Safari as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Safari?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Safari reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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