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2003 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 GMC Sierra 3500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Seat Belts1
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Steering1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 71,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 27,050 miles · reported Jan 8, 2013
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?
Fuel System, Diesel · at 80,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2011
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 updated 2/23/12
Steering · reported Jun 25, 2011
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 control of vehicle.
Seat Belts · at 71,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The vehicle was hit on the driver's side rear quarter panel by another vehicle. After the vehicle was struck, it flipped upside down. The contact was buckled in the driver's seat. However, the seat belt did not retract and hold the contact in the seat and the air bags did not deploy. The contact's head hit the passenger door window at such force the window shattered and broke. The contact's head was lying outside the vehicle on the asphalt. After the initial impact, the contact released the seat belt and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by seat belts (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 71,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.