2003 GMC L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC L Series. That is the most of any L Series model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC L Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC L 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
August 2008 - fan clutch failure, $800 dealership charge to fix october 2008 - blower motor failure, no heat or air on speeds 1, 2 & 4, only on settings 3 & 5, not sure if it is blower motor or switch. *tr
Hazard lighting system, blinkers, cruise control all worked "great" up until i received a recall notice to bring my vehicle in for replacement part. I did as instructed and the part replaced, ever since then they shorted out when using my blinkers or cruise. When my blinker was going and just…
Other GMC L Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 L Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC L Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC L Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC L Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L Series model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.