Major Problems with 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 GMC Sierra 2500

2003 GMC Sierra 2500 SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 1 Mileage: 350000 miles

2003 GMC Sierra 2500 UPPER BALL JOINT

2003 GMC Sierra 2500 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 2500 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
slowing down approaching a stop lite applied brakes was a shudder of anti lock and pedal went down to floor.
11
~ 146457 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. while driving 30 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that...
5
~ 48740 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. while driving various speeds the contact noticed excessive fumes coming from...
4
~ 142437 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. while driving less than 45 mph the speedometer displayed 120 mph. the...
4
~ 118218 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving on the highway my 2003 gmc sierra 2500 displayed a "reduced engine power" warning on my dashboard. my...
2
~ 108500 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated that there was a loss of power while...
2
~ 90000 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated that there was a loss of power while...
2
~ 90000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving on the highway my 2003 gmc sierra 2500 displayed a "reduced engine power" warning on my dashboard. my...
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated while driving the service brake light illuminated. the...
1
~ 76000 miles
STEERING
brakes are spongy not right power steering whines as do brakes...
1
~ 170000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
gmc 2500 diesel hd sle sierra rearwheel drive instrument panay is inoperative. have to use iphone for speed and guess
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
gmc 2500 diesel hd sle sierra rearwheel drive instrument panay is inoperative. have to use iphone for speed and guess
1
TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 with firestone steeltex a/t tires line size lt245 75/r16 dot number...
1
~ 45000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 with firestone steeltex a/t tires line size lt245 75/r16 dot number...
1
~ 45000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated that the heater light failed first followed by the...
1
~ 69000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. the contact heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the wheel bearings....
1
~ 62000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i have a complaint similar to complaint nos.10083555 10244075 and 10151690. i own a 2003 gmc serria pickup with 28...
1
PARKING BRAKE
i have a complaint similar to complaint nos.10083555 10244075 and 10151690. i own a 2003 gmc serria pickup with 28...
1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
dt*: the contact stated the exterior passenger side rear mirror was rounded and did not have a statement indicating objects...
1
~ 29000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
i purchased a 2003 dodge ram quad cab truck from parsons ford in martinsburg wv. it was sold to me...
1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
i purchased a 2003 dodge ram quad cab truck from parsons ford in martinsburg wv. it was sold to me...
1
LEAF > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS
i purchased a 2003 dodge ram quad cab truck from parsons ford in martinsburg wv. it was sold to me...
1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the vehicle has had failure of the air conditioner and heating. resulted in fired in the dash board wiring twice.
1
~ 58 miles

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Mechanic tool set

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Tool box

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