2003 Gmc Sierra Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Gmc Sierra. Part of Generation 2 (GMT800) — 1999–2006.

20022004
Complaints
248
Crashes
16
Fires
3
Injuries
11
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0

Worst 2003 Gmc Sierra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#145 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:97,892 mi
Crash-related:5
#219 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Avg mileage:52,503 mi
#317 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Avg mileage:75,139 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Gmc Sierra.

SERVICE BRAKES
45
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
97,892
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,503
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,139
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,574
STEERING
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,043
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,657
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
128,941
STEERING:COLUMN
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,278
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,225
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,756
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,408
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,328
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,727
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
1,279
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
58,284
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,077
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
109,518
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,350
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,500
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,758
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,251
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
977
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,185
STEERING:LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,500

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