2003 GMC C5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 11, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C5500 years
Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC C5500. That ranks 2nd out of 6 C5500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 GMC C5500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1 · ~500 mi
Suspension1 · ~18,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%500——
Suspension150%18,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 GMC C5500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC C5500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My truck has less than 22000 miles on it it is 2003 gmc 5500 the rear wheel seal on the driver side goes out, causing the anti lock brake to activate when the road isn't wet or slippery dose not happen every time making it hard to stop some times causes running stop lights or sings i have had this…

Power Train · received Jan 11, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10106133

Suspension problems, causing abnormal tire wear. Extreme road noise and rumble at high speeds. *ak

Suspension · received Apr 9, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10065846

Other GMC C5500 years

2005 C5500 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 C550001
2008 C550011
2007 C550011
2006 C550012
2005 C550030
200320

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC C5500?

Owners most often report power train, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC C5500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 GMC C5500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C5500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.