On may 5, 2018 traveling on I-40, mile 398 while traveling in the middle lane I heard a loud noise and my van started shaking. I knew/felt that a tire had blown. I got to the side of the road and got help. The tires were purchased and put on november of 2016. The tires are goodyear wranglers with 8,789 miles on these tires..
The worst 2002 GMC Safari (GMC) problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 GMC Safari (GMC) 65
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Electrical system
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
What 2002 GMC Safari (GMC) owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear axle broke and the left wheel & axle came completely out of the housing.
In december 2007 the ABS brake system began activating at very low speeds on dry, smooth pavement. The activation now occurs with about 33% of all complete stops on dry, smooth pavement. Abs system has even activated immediately after complete stops on some occasions.
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Questions about the 2002 GMC Safari (GMC)
Is the 2002 GMC Safari (GMC) reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 GMC Safari (GMC), 3.0 times a typical Safari (GMC) model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 GMC Safari (GMC)?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Safari (GMC) have?
No recalls on record.
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