There are no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC GMC Truck, but owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 GMC GMC Truck problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 2
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
- Structure › Body › Bumpers — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 1
- Steering › Rack and Pinion — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 33,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 GMC GMC Truck complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 70,000 miles · reported Jan 19, 2011
Brake lines, transmission lines and engine coolant lines all failing on 2003 gmc 2500 hd sierra as well as on 2004 chevy silverado hd 3500. These problems have caused numerous amounts of time to repair and replace, and today there was a catastrophic brake failure on the 2003 hd gmc which almost resulted in a deadly accident. These lines should not have rusted they way they are especially on two (2) different vehicles from the same manufacturer. These vehicles were produced with inadequate parts for all lines on the underside of vehicle. There should not be 1,000 plus complaints from consumers…
Fuel System, Other · at 82,000 miles · reported Jan 1, 2011
I have a 2003 gmc sierra 4WD truck and the speedometer cluster is bad. I see that thousands of other people have the same problem. The speedometer register erratically and sometimes stays on 0 MPH while driving down the highway. I here the fuel gauge is next to go bad. These two problems together on a busy highway can and will cause accidents where someone will get hurt or killed. Gm has agreed to recall these vehicles with under 70,000 miles and 5 yrs. Old. This does nothing to this safety problem but lower the odds a little bit. What about the safety of the balance of owners of the remaining…
Electrical System · at 85,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2010
Speedometer failure in 2003 gmc sierra, I feel that this type of failure should be considered a saftey defect and be covered by the GM corp. I have been fighting with the corp for the past three months to cover this it was a defective stepper motor in all the instrument clusters and the part number was xc5-168 the new part number is x25-168 why was this never considered a saftey recall, is the speedometer not considered part of the safety recalls on our roadways? The fact that I can drive down the highway at "according to my speedometer" at 120 MPH and cars are passing me, or the fact that I…
Power Train · at 85,000 miles · reported Oct 23, 2007
I purchased a 2003 gmc sonoma for my son, in july of 2003 and we have had nothing but problems with it. We were told yesterday we need a new transmission and was quoted a price from $1,500.00-$2,500.00. We are going to pay it because we still are paying a payment on it and cannot afford to get another vehicle. My question is isn't general motors responsible for the products they sell. I do not have an american vehicle and I would like to buy american but they do not stand behind their products.
Steering · at 12,000 miles · reported Jun 11, 2007
The contact owns a 2003 gmc truck. The contact heard a clicking noise coming from the left side of the vehicle. The sound is similar to that of a shock that has failed. The failure occurred one year after the vehicle was purchased. The rack and pinion has been replaced five times. The bearings and shocks have also been replaced. Over one year later, the failure has recurred. The dealer has made nine unsuccessful attempts to diagnose the cause of failure. Gm stated that the failure could be related to the steering gears and advised the dealer to replace them instead of looping the gears. The…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 GMC GMC Truck have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC GMC Truck as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 GMC GMC Truck?
Owners report power train problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 33,000 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.