Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2000 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of GMC Safari


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2000 GMC Safari

The Differential Unit problem

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. Dealer found nothing wrong. Driver door lock does not unlock with remote when sun hitting on car.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

Rear axle welded wrong 1/2 off, drag linkage installed backwards, headlights way out of adjustment causing limited 30-50 visibility, propane hose blocking fill valve and needs to be pried out of the way to fill tank which could cause a crack or leak, NHTSA recall repair not completed at dealer even   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

GMC Safari van year 2000 jumping out gear while on cruise control, causing the car to go into neutral and spin off the road down an embankment and hit a pole.   Read details...


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