2003 Chevrolet Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra. That ranks 4th out of 5 Sierra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 51,200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Sierra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 51,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Sierra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Tailgate cable breakage (EA04005) — opened Feb 19, 2004, closed Sep 28, 2004, led to recall 04E067000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A service brake booster light came on randomly one day with a buzz in the brake pedal. I took it in for service at the dealer who had $600 worth of service done to reprogram the computer and lube the 4wd components in my 2003 gmc sierra 1500 to keep my truck running great. However, just a few days…
When turning the steering wheel left or right on a bumpy road there was a noise in the steering column. The dealer replaced the grease and steering wheel. Please provide any further information. *jb
Other Chevrolet Sierra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Sierra | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 Sierra | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.