CarRecallWatchThe 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (55 reports).
1Recalls
180Owner complaints
13Crashes reported
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2003 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
Most common 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 180 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 50 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
UNKNOWN
An accident has not occurred yet, but it something I'm concerned deeply about. Awhile back there was a recall on the instrument cluster of the gmc Sierra 1500 (possibly othets on the list, im sure). I did wind up having the cluster replaced, there didn't seem to be any issues at the time. Now...the replacement cluster has gone haywire. I notice no issues with operations at this time. But the cluster doesn't register certain things or it fluctuates on and off, or doesn't read correctly at all. Is it possible that the replacement could have been bad as well?
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES CORRODED CAUSING LEAKS AND BRAKE FAILURE
76000 MILES; ISSUE ONGOING BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER 2018 ON DRY PAVEMENT AT LOW SPEED (UNDER 10 MPH) BRAKING IS COMPROMISED BY ABS SYSTEM ENGAGEMENT ISSUE. BELOW 10 MPH, THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES CAUSING DRY PAVEMENT BRAKING TO BE DOUBLE OR TRIPLE THE NORMAL DISTANCE TO STOP PRIOR TO THE ABS ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE ABS SYSTEM PULSING OF THE BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS ON DRY PAVEMENT IS UNEXPECTED. AT A STOP SIGN/CROSSWALK, THIS HAS CAUSED A VERY CLOSE ENCOUNTER. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 80000 MILES AND HAS BEEN SERVICED ROUTINELY BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. REPLACEMENT/SERVICE OF ABS SPEED SENSORS AND RUST ISSUE DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING THE RECALL THA
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN TOWN, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SIGNALED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND THEN I LOST ALL BRAKE PRESSURE. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT DUE TO COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE! THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS LIGHTS OR WARNING SIGNALS NOTIFYING OF A BRAKE PROBLEM PRIOR TO THIS. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS FULL. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE.
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 questions
Does the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500?
Based on 180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (55), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (50), Electrical System (43).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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