2003 GMC W-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W-Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 GMC W-Series so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2003 GMC W-Series recalls (1)
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Equipment; electrical system
Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
Other GMC W-Series years
← 2002 W-Series · 2004 W-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC W-Series?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC W-Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 GMC W-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W-Series model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.