Major Problems with 2001 GMC Safari Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 GMC Safari

2001 GMC Safari AIR BAGS Victims: 55

2001 GMC Safari VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1

2001 GMC Safari SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mileage: 31000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Safari owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at times vehicle will not start until the steering column shift lever is moved. all power is up turn key...	4 ~ 83600 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle's abs malfunctioned. *nm the abs would release when the pedal was applied in a normal manner if the...	4 ~ 29625 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied it took longer for the vehicle to stop. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle vibrated...	4 ~ 31075 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING replaced carburetor ignition coil and rotor. steering fluid pump leaks rust coming through paint doors do not lock manuallyand can	3 ~ 42028 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states that the lower brake lights on vehicle does not work at all. the bulbs and fuses have been	3
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 gmc safari van caught fire burned to ground after started. white smoke came from dash immediately after started. *jb...	2 ~ 46000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING every winter windshield wipers become frozen and obstruct the driver's view. also the engine stalled at any speed. *ak. also	2 ~ 45000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY brakes faulty. brand new pads installed last week all around adjusted and dealer claims all is well but problem still...	2 ~ 57769 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC hydraulic brake system failure due to right-front brake line rubbed on the transmission cooler line until the brake line leaked...	2 ~ 63517 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehical distroyed by electrical fire. *ak...	2 ~ 42269 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with the engine off the vehicle had no braking ability and the pedal went to the floor the consumer was...	2
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at slow speeds the abs activates and the vehicle is hard to stop. the sierra van uses the same components	1 ~ 84300 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passenger side power window goes part way down will not go out - intermittent problem increased to permanent problem. now...	1 ~ 84537 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc safari. the contact stated that the vehicle vibrates backfires and fails to start when...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the fuel pump on my gmc 2001 safari van makes a loud whining noise. i am looking into why this...	1 ~ 50000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving driver's seat belt unbuckled on its own. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving driver's seat belt unbuckled on its own. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when braking the cruise control failed to disengage.*jb....also will not disengage when switched off. engine revs up to 3 000	1 ~ 86000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES replaced carburetor ignition coil and rotor. steering fluid pump leaks rust coming through paint doors do not lock manuallyand can	1 ~ 47145 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM replaced carburetor ignition coil and rotor. steering fluid pump leaks rust coming through paint doors do not lock manuallyand can	1 ~ 47145 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES replaced carburetor ignition coil and rotor. steering fluid pump leaks rust coming through paint doors do not lock manuallyand can	1 ~ 47145 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING whenever i press the brake pedal while the hazard warning flashers are on the fuse blows. i have replaced the	1 ~ 80000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER pulled over to change a flat tire found four way flashers and brake light do not work. forcing the flasher	1 ~ 36500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING every winter windshield wipers become frozen and obstruct the driver's view. also the engine stalled at any speed. *ak. also	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY every winter windshield wipers become frozen and obstruct the driver's view. also the engine stalled at any speed. *ak. also	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING when the brakes were applied it took longer for the vehicle to stop. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle vibrated...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY brakes faulty. brand new pads installed last week all around adjusted and dealer claims all is well but problem still...	1 ~ 31000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE brakes faulty. brand new pads installed last week all around adjusted and dealer claims all is well but problem still...	1 ~ 31000 miles
TIRES dt: 2001 gm safari. the consumer states the brakes will not work for a couple of seconds and vehicle could...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs left wheel speed sensor failed @30k miles then the right 300 miles later. with no warning and no warning...	1 ~ 29000 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states: while driving at the speed of 55mph was involved in a frontal collision neither air bag deployed. also...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine stalls as vehicle slows down. intermittent problem as progressed by not restarting after it stalls. this will be the	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the engines revs up when vehicle jumps forward. one time when driving to mailbox to retrieve mail caused my arm...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE bumper fractured like glass when bumped by a vw leaving sharp edges and material dangerous to passersby. the temperatures were...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC due to location of brake fluid container brake fluid is impossible to check or refill brake fluid container is located	1

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