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.
The worst 2003 GMC Safari (GMC) problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Brakes5
- Airbags1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 GMC Safari (GMC) 82
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
- Unknown or other
- 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 Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
What 2003 GMC Safari (GMC) owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 engages.
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. He also told me all of the other lines had considerable rust and that all of them should be replaced due to safety concerns. The entire steel brake line has been replaced and I did save the rusted lines for now.
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.
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 active, but the van is still ok to drive-but no light came on. I have tlked with others who own gm car/vehicles and they have reported similiar instances. Does gm have a problem with their brakes?
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.
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Is the 2003 GMC Safari (GMC) reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2003 GMC Safari (GMC), 6.0 times a typical Safari (GMC) model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 GMC Safari (GMC)?
Brakes, with 5 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Safari (GMC) have?
No recalls on record.
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