2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. That is the most of any Sierra 1500 HD model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 125,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner 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 Sierra 1500 HD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 25% | 103,750 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 19% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.
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.
I am an ase master technician, i own an auto/truck repair facility. We are a state of oregon authorized deq repair facility, state of oregon das fleet repair facility, us army base vehicle repair shop and more. Driving my truck to tacoma washington. I was towing a vehicle on in the right slow lane…
I experience an intermittent problem with my truck that flashes an error code "reduced engine power". This is tied to error code p1516. Usually this problem occurs in colder parts of the year, and on a cold soaked engine, but it has happened other times as well. As soon as the error occurs the…
A fire in the dash board in the middle of the night while the vehicle was parked in our back yard drive way. Dash board area melted where the head unit and cigarette lighter is located. Burned the head liner where a compartment was. The windshield cracked from the inside/outward. Burned spots on…
Brake line failure due to excessive corrosion of the line. After replacing the line myself, i performed a test run and yet another line failed due to the corrosion problem. The issue has been addressed by general motors in canada, but has not been addressed in the us. I feel that ten years and only…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500 hd. The contact stated that while entering the driveway at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Other GMC Sierra 1500 HD years
← 2002 Sierra 1500 HD · 2004 Sierra 1500 HD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sierra 1500 HD | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 HD | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 HD | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 HD | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD model years, the 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.