The service and repair manual for the 2002 GMC Safari — the 4.3L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones GMC published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | SL Extended Cargo Van 3-Door · SLT Extended Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Extended Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 35 complaints · 166 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Safari manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 409
- Engine Performance 2,918
- Accessories & Equipment 2,519
- General Information 1,830
- Body & Frame 1,353
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 234
- Brakes 457
- Restraints 206
- Drivelines & Axles 320
- Steering 414
- Electrical 1,367
- Suspension 268
- Engine Mechanical 436
- Transmission 540
- Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 147
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Safari
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 05V099000The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle.
Owners have filed 35 complaints and GMC has issued 166 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Safari. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Safari manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Safari?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 4.3L V6 across the SL Extended Cargo Van 3-Door, SLT Extended Passenger Van 3-Door, SLE Extended Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for this year.
What 2002 Safari problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2002 Safari, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by GMC dealers.
Does it include 2002 Safari wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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