CarRecallWatchThe 2003 GMC Suburban has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2003 GMC Suburban recalls
Most common 2003 GMC Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
JUNE 2006 THE FUEL PUMP STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE WE NORMALLY USE FOR MAINTENANCE. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP WE DID NOT PURSUE THIS UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE - BIG MISTAKE! IN JANUARY 2009 THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND AGAIN WE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS TIME IT WAS THE FUEL GAUGE. THE FUEL PUMP CANNOT BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AS THIS WAS JUST FOR ONE YEAR. WE WERE ADVISED TO USE THE TRIP MILEAGE TO FILL FUEL TANK. WE HAVE HAD TWO FAILURES BOTH AT APPROXIMATELY 30MTHS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED HIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAS CURRENTLY SPENT OVER $5,000 IN REPAIRS. HE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES CONCERNING THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING, SHAKING, AND ROCKING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME HE WENT TO THE DEALER FOR THE STEERING FAILURE, THEY ALWAYS FOUND ANOTHER FAILURE TO REPORT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MOTOR INJECTION SYSTEM WAS BURNED OUT AND CAUSED THE STEERING FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE MEETS THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS AND THAT NO OTHER ASSISTANCE COULD BE PROVIDED. HE STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEVER WORKED AND HE HAS ALL OF THE REPAIR REC
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON JULY 3RD IN A 2003 SUBURBAN. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I FELT I WAS A SAFE DISTANCEE BEHIND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS CONSTRUCTION ON 635 IN DALLAS AND A CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND I REACTED VERY QUICKLY, I FELT LIKE THE BRAKES DID NOT REACT CORRECTLY AND I RAN INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS IN DISBELIEF THAT THE ACCIDENT HAD OCCURED. I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE SUBURBAN AND ATTRIBUTED THE DELYED STOPPING TIME TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. SINCE THAT ACCIDENT, I HAVE HAD (2) SITUATIONS WHERE I NEEDED TO HIT THE BRAKES VERY QUICKLY AND BOTH TIMES I FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING CORREC
UPON INSPECTING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED TIRE SIDEWALL WERE DRY ROTTED. FIRESTONE AND CHEVROLET, LT245/75R16LE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND TWO SECONDS LATER VEHICLE SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED. *AK
2003 GMC Suburban questions
Does the 2003 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 GMC Suburban: Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Suburban?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Equipment (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 GMC Suburban 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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