2003 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 3500 years
- Not enough data 26th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500. That ranks 26th out of 31 Sierra 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 68,525 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 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 | 2 | 29% | 68,525 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 21,503 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 21,503 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500.
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.
Brake lines are heavily rusted, truck is beyond warranty, dealer will not replace unless recalled. *tr
I only had 27050 miles when brake lines, burst luckily traveling only 5 mph. I had to replace all brake lines, rear brake calipers. Then at 28,640 miles i had to replace the master cylinder. What in the world is gm doing? What happened to the quality of gm? *tr
I recently had a brake failure on my 2003 gmc sierra 3500 series truck. I was driving when my brakes gave out. The pedal went to the floor and i was barely able to stop before striking a parked car. I took it to the dealer and was told that my brake lines and calipers are corroded and in need of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc 3500 duramax . The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The fuel injectors were replaced but the failure recurred and caused damage to the engine. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 updated 9/20/11 *cn updated…
Power steering and/or braking may become inoperative or drastically reduced performance when used at same time because power steering pump is also power brake pump and system does not have enough pressure or flow capacity to supply both steering and braking together. This could result in loss of…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 3500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.