2003 Gmc Safari (Gmc) problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light (1) · Service Brakes, Air:antilock (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (82)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-10-25 · PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-04-17 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“my abs system is the same as the other complaints. i will press on the brakes and it acts like i have no brakes. i took it to a repair shop yesterday and they said the part would cost $1,310.00 for one part alone. why haven't there been a recall on this situation. before someone does get hurt.…”
2011-10-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 64,100 mi“abs system defect. when slowing down to stop, at very low speed (about 5 mph) abs engages, although there is no need for it. this causes a "floating" sensation, making control of the stopping point uncertain, unlike normal braking. this has been going on for about 2 months. most recently, car is pulling to right during the stop, when abs engage…”
2011-07-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 89,263 mi“backing up my boat to launch it, the brake light came on and brake pedal went to the floor. slowed it down and ended up throwing it in park to keep the boat, trailer, and van from rolling into the water. got towed out and a friend pulled the boat home for me. the mechanic showed me the rusted drivers side steel brake line that had ruptured. …”
2007-11-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 32,589 mi“on vacation abs light would come on during driving. when braking, just before coming to a stop, more travel in the pedal and brakes chattered. abs light might be on or off during braking. went to dealer, right front sensor erratic. replaced right front sensor. works good again. van has 32,000 miles. *tr…”
2007-01-19 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock · 67,000 mi“my 2003 gmc safari van has now twice had its abs activate in a parking lot situation at a slow speed causing the van to take an extremely long time to stop. luckily there was no person in front of me or they would have been injured. there was no warning before the failure. the manual states that if the abs light goes on that the system is not ac…”
2006-10-16 · Air Bags · 47,500 mi · 💥 crash“dt*: the contact stated while driving 42 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. minor injuries were sustained by both drivers. a police report was taken. the vehicle was towed to an impound and was deemed totaled. the dealer was alerted. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.