2003 GMC C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC C/K Series. That is the most of any C/K Series model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 62,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC C/K Series 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 | 25% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 26,132 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC C/K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC C/K Series.
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
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving went to stop, brake pedal went to the floor. Found out the rear brake line rusted thru. *tr
Today, a firestone destination le front drivers side tire either blew apart or ran over something so devastating causing it to blow out on my 2003 gmc sierra 4wd ext cab truck. This caused the truck to skid across the opposite lane of traffic while turning and twisting on what felt like two wheels…
Intermediate steering shaft. Same problem as we had repaired on our 1999 gmc 3/4 ton. The 2003 has exactly the same problem. My son's 2001 tahoe has the same identical problem with his. Flyer on all of these vehicles on intermediate steering shaft. 1999 has had the shaft replaced 6 times. Tahoe has…
Front bumper is severely rusted .metal degraded.*ak
Other GMC C/K Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC C/K Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC C/K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.