Safari (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
GMC Safari Unidentified Engine
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LU3
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L35
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC Safari, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE STOP LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS BEING INOPERATIVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 GMC Safari complaints?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 GMC Safari. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the suspension and the electrical system.
Is the 2002-2002 GMC Safari a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 GMC Safari. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 GMC Safari have?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 GMC Safari as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 GMC Safari?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2002-2002 GMC Safari vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used GMC Safari?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the suspension and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Safari have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 GMC Safari. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 28 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.