2000 GMC Safari: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Brakes, Locks · MD · crash

No brakes (3) times, pedal goes to floor, hit another vehicle 2 times. When taken to dealer, they find nothing wrong. Sometimes jumps when first started up like it is going to jump forward out of gear.*ak dealer found nothing wrong. Driver door lock does not unlock with remote when sun hitting on car. Dearler looking at now. When you slow down and then start again transmission jerks. Dealer looking at now.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Body · TX

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the rear door handle. It became hard to opened and is now cracking. Dealer was contacted and stated that they will try too fix it but it was never done. Ph

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Body · TX

Consumer called complaining about the rear door handle. Also stated that the vehicle was purchased like that but with time the handle became harder to opened and now is cracking. Dealer was contacted and stated that they will try to fixed but has not yet been done. Ts

Filed Dec 16, 2002 · Locks · 1,000 miles · TX

Rear door handle became stiff and hard to open within months of purchase. The dealership was not able to fix it properly. Over the following two years the problem became progressively worse and now the handle is cracking. We cannot use the back door anymore. I have since discovered that this was a common problem with this model van extending back to 1993. (tsb#020864013)

Filed Sep 30, 2001 · Lights · IL

Headlights and dash lights went out. Cruise quits then works. Power windows quit, then work. Dealer checked grounds and installed new headlight and power window switchs. Now power door locks quit and cruise quit again. Feel unsafe driving vehicle, especially at night. Problems not solved.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Locks · WA

When vehicle parked on incline (nose down), the sliding door does not hold open. Gmc confirms a design change from 1999 which removed a safety catch on sliding door. Previously, you had to move door handle to release the door from fully locked open position, this release mechanism has been removed. At time of delivery, door would not stay open. Dealer has adjusted roller catch 1/4". Entering vehicle while on incline may jiggle car enough to dislodge catch and door can slam into passengers while entering sliding door-way. Danger is extreme to children large enough to push door open but not large enough to stop it safely. Gmc claims it is operating as designed, we claim the new design is flawed. Gm telephone customer service rep, dealer service/sales all indicate they were not aware of design change and agree that it is dangerous.