2003 Gmc Safari problems, complaints & recalls

2015-10-05 · Service Brakes · 189,000 mi

“the brake lines in front are rusted out and leaking creating a serious problem, as the brakes are not working. i see this is a re-occurring problem with gmc vehicles. the cost to repair is astronomical. why isn't gmc recalling these vehicles?…”

2014-09-28 · Service Brakes · 67,000 mi

“. i would like to report the incident i had with my automobile: gmc safari wagon 2003. one day in july this year (2014) i applied the brakes of the above vehicle when i was approaching the red traffic light. the vehicle did not stop even through the brake system was recently worked on. i investigated the reason why it failed to stop and found…”

2013-03-25 · Air Bags · 126,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc safari. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, he crashed head-on into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. there were no injuries reported. a police report was not filed. the failure and current mileage was 126,000. …”

2009-07-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 80,000 mi

“our 2003 gmc safari has had the brakes spontaneously fail while we were driving it at least six times (every couple of months or so) for the past year. each time, the pedal just dropped to the floor, the "brake" light came on, and we have had to practically stand on the brake pedal to get it to finally roll to a stop. fortunately it has been at s…”

2007-04-19 · Seat Belts:rear/Other

“purchased booster seats for our grandchildren. a certified inspector showed us that all four rear seat belts do not lock when pulled quickly indicating that the seatbelts would not restrain the child in an accident (or an adult either). took the vehicle back to the dealer. dealer claims the seatbelts lock when you brake hard, but are not made fo…”

2007-04-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 40,800 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc safari. the vehicle was parked and the contact smelled something burning. he lifted the hood and noticed the clamp that held the brake line was on fire. the contact extinguished the fire, and the vehicle was towed to his residence. he changed the brake line hose, and drove the vehicle for about a mile at 35 mph.…”

2006-02-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 50,000 mi

“corrosion has built up on the abs sensors causing them to activate at low speeds. when this happens the brakes don't lock up and at low speeds (less than 4 mph) that means the vehicle takes an extra few feet to stop. on one occasion i almost hit a person and two other times a parked car in a parking lot because the car didn't stop. the problem is i…”

2005-09-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 46,400 mi

“i own a 2003 gmc safari which i purchased in utah. earlier this year i experience a problem with the abs baking system where the abs would engage at low speeds, increasing my stopping distance greatly. i contacted gm as this seemed to be a safety issue and was told to take it in to a local gm dealership. the dealership inspected the brakes and note…”

2005-08-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 58,000 mi

“at irregular times when driving at slow speeds (~10 mph), on dry clean pavement, and under light to moderate braking, the anti-lock braking system engages and extends the stopping distance of the vehicle. i understand that a recall was issued for other vehicles in other states, but obviously the problem extends to more year models and over a wid…”

2005-01-31 · Suspension:front · 36,000 mi

“while driving at any speed steering wheel vibrated. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak…”