Most common 2000 GMC Safari problems
Share of the 68 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Safari complaints by model year
Best Safari years: 2004, 2003, 2002. Years to avoid: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. Compare all years →
What 2000 GMC Safari owners say
Brakes all 28 →
There were two cases: first I was involved in a wreck with a car hitting me in the rear so hard that my back compartments wont open and now the air bag light is on and wont go off. Another case was as I was driving slowly to the laundry matt my power steering quit while my brakes went to the floor. It scared me to death and is broke down now. My three children are usually with me always. I have an 18 yr old autistic girl, a 13 yr old boy and a 4 year old boy. I'm a stay at home mom and used my ride for the children. Now I'm scared to drive it and dont know if anyone can help me.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at low speeds of 5-10 MPH the ABS activates and there is decreased braking power and the pedal pulsates. There was an accident relating to this. While parking the vehicle, when applying the brakes, the vehicle rolled off of the parking area and down the hill and hit a tree. There was property damage. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership and is awaiting inspection. In 2003 with 75,000 miles, the vehicle had the same decreased braking power. At that time, the dealership replaced two front ABS wheel speed sensors.
Fuel & propulsion system
Throttle sticks when driving on cruse control and upon start up after sitting all night. My GM delaer blames upon the cheep blend of fuel. I was told by another mechanic that GM replaced and repaired May of the throttle bodies with this condition. My vehicle was not recalled. I could clear this condition by taping on the accelerator. My last trip had the acellerator stick and I was unable to clear the condition.
Safari engine unpedictably stopped whne covering short distance. Engine shut off while driving. On three separate occasion, when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the condition of a dying engine. On another occasion, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. The passenger window would go up, but would not roll down. The fuel gauge did not read correctly.
Body & structure
While the consumer was gripping a dash board handle to pull herself up, the handle crumbled into 5 to 6 pieces. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. Consumer stated that the dealer became aware of the problem when consumer ordered for the replacement part. Dealership removed the 2 mounting bolts with attached pieces of the handle, inspected the air bag compartment and then installed the new handle.
Dt*: the contact stated that when the side sliding door on the vehicle was opened from the outside, the door fell outward after detaching from the track. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where a new piece was welded to the door.
2000 GMC Safari engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 GMC Safari a good car?
Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Safari rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Safari at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 GMC Safari?
The brakes — 28 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (8) and body & structure (7).
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Safari have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 GMC Safari. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Safari?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2003 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998. See the full GMC Safari years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Safari problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 51,000 miles; 48% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.