2000 GMC Safari (gmc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SAFARI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A BOAT, UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSED, WHICH REVEALED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT 71-976167230, BUT REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF THE REPAIR DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILES WAS 106,000.

NHTSA ID

10419874

Incident

Aug 6, 2011

Mileage

106,775 mi

ABS, WHEN BRAKING AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATES AND BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES MAKING IT VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE STOP IN GOOD OR BAD WEATHER. *TR

NHTSA ID

10231153

Incident

Jan 1, 2007

Mileage

110,000 mi

FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AT 4,500 MILES DEALER REPLACED WITH NEW FUEL PUMP, THEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN AROUND 5,000 MILES. REPLACED FUEL PUMP AGAIN THEN AT 115,000 MILES FUEL PUMP AGAIN WENT OUT. DEALER ACTED LIKE THAT'S NO SURPRISE TO HIM. *TR

NHTSA ID

10200879

Incident

Aug 27, 2007

Mileage

115,000 mi

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE DURING LOW SPEED, HARD LEFT TURN INTO PARKING SPACE ON DRY PAVEMENT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, PULSING. VEHICLE CONTINUED INTO CONCRETE BARRIER. EXTERIOR DAMAGE: BUMPER, GRILL, AND HOOD CRUMPLED. INTERIOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNK. NO REPAIRS ATTEMPTED AT THIS TIME. VEHICLE DRIVABLE, BRAKES NOW APPEAR TO BE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. JB

NHTSA ID

10199745

Incident

Aug 15, 2007

Mileage

101,043 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 10MPH OR LESS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES PULSATED WHICH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AFTER REPLACING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.

NHTSA ID

10164087

Incident

Jul 24, 2006

Mileage

81,000 mi

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester  and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.

This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.