Is the 2002 GMC Safari safe to drive?

The 2002 GMC Safari has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH recall for the 2002 GMC Safari? (Campaign #05V099000)

The multifunction switch controls your brake lights and hazard lights. In some cases, this switch can develop a problem that causes the lights to stop working. If your brake lights and rear hazard lights fail, a driver behind you might not see that you're stopping or stopped, and this could lead to a crash. Your dealer will replace the faulty switch with a new one and apply grease to the contacts to prevent future issues. If your hazard slider button is stuck, they'll replace the entire switch. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 05V099000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

What Happened

The multifunction switch controls your brake lights and hazard lights. In some cases, this switch can develop a problem that causes the lights to stop working.

Risk if Unfixed

If your brake lights and rear hazard lights fail, a driver behind you might not see that you're stopping or stopped, and this could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty switch with a new one and apply grease to the contacts to prevent future issues. If your hazard slider button is stuck, they'll replace the entire switch. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V099000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 05V099000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?