2003 GMC GMC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 6, 2007 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GMC years
Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC GMC. That ranks 9th out of 9 GMC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2003 GMC GMC problems

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

Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~51,040 mi
Seats1 · ~26,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting133%———
Fuel System, Gasoline133%51,040——
Seats133%26,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312005: 1200512007: 120071

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 GMC GMC recalls (0)

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

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.

Recent owner reports

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

Fuel tank developed a leak where fuel line enters the tank. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 6, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10202095

Driver seat can't be preset for driver 1 or 2. Often when the vehicle is started, the seat goes all the way up under the steering wheel. At other times the seat remains so far back that nobody can reach the gas/brake pedal. Each time anyone drives the vehicle the seat must be reset or readjusted…

Seats · received Aug 9, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10132047

I read an article today in the detroit free press which has prompted me to write you regarding hidden lamps. My complaint is general, in that the amount of "dazzle" from the scattered light is greatly objectionable, and must be controlled. "head-on" viewing os acceptable, but slight off-angle is…

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 20, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10028645

Other GMC GMC years

← 2002 GMC

YearComplaintsRecalls
200330
2002 GMC40
2001 GMC70
2000 GMC120
1999 GMC150
1998 GMC160
1997 GMC140
1996 GMC80
1995 GMC230

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, seats problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC GMC?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 GMC GMC a good year?

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