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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 45 | 5 | — | 97,892 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 19 | — | — | 52,503 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | — | — | 75,139 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | — | — | 9,574 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | — | — | 46,043 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 | — | — | 23,657 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 1 | — | 49,005 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 128,941 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 6 | — | — | 16,278 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 2,225 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | 1 | 43,756 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 5 | — | — | 48,408 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | — | 31,328 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | 1 | — | 64,727 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 1 | 1,279 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 58,284 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 109,077 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 109,518 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 14,350 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 3 | — | — | 16,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 54,758 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 52,251 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | 977 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 58,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 48,185 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 18,500 mi |
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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