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

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD

2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 15 miles

2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 41970 miles

2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD UNDERBODY SHIELDS Mileage: 99000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was driving my '03 gmc sierra 2500hd on a highway at approximately 65mph when i had to slow down...	13 ~ 78593 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2003 gmc diesel pickup. i have had the vehicle in twice for electrical repairs in the last...	12 ~ 92155 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd utility truck. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph...	5 ~ 146265 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that while attempting to maneuver a boat into...	3 ~ 79528 miles
STEERING the 4x4 wheel drive came on. dealer notified. please provide further information. ph *tr...	3 ~ 49508 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer in my 2003 gmc sierra has gone erratic. zero to 120 mph fluctuations sticks. *jb...	2 ~ 106000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING 2003 gmc 3/4 ton pickup. problem with intermediate steering shaft. have a 1999 gmc 3/4 ton that the shaft has...	2 ~ 35861 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE front bumper is rusting within the first 3 months of ownership / less than 6 000 miles. *nlm...	2 ~ 65800 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL the vehicle leaked diesel fuel from the engine. the engine ran hot which combined with the fuel leak could result	2 ~ 58650 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the horn quits working and this creates a huge safety issue. online search shows this is a common problem and	1 ~ 2000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE brake line leaks brake stopped working because of rusted brake lines. also fuel and transmission lines are rusted badly. *tr...	1 ~ 170000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN brake line leaks brake stopped working because of rusted brake lines. also fuel and transmission lines are rusted badly. *tr...	1 ~ 170000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE many components under the truck are severely rusted. two brake lines failed in august 2011 due to rust. the rest...	1 ~ 99000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue with throttle body reduced engine power when driving throws out check engine light. thousand of people have this same...	1
POWER TRAIN front brake lines failed on boat ramp on 9/15/2010 rear brake lines failed on 7/20/2011 transmission lines fail on	1 ~ 41000 miles
VISIBILITY while driving in rain with wipers on intermittent they suddenly ran full-time and would not shut off. only way to...	1 ~ 99750 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake failure. *tr...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was heading north bound on i-45 near north avenue in milwaukee wi when it began to rain slightly. it...	1 ~ 41970 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i entered the truck stepped on the clutch pedal shifted into reverse and started to ease the clutch out when...	1 ~ 104000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2003 sierra pickup 4x4 64 000 miles. it has never been off road. 4 wheel drive has...	1 ~ 64000 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when i apply my brakes they release themselves just as if i let off the pedal and i have to...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT speedometer in my 2003 gmc sierra has gone erratic. zero to 120 mph fluctuations sticks. *jb...	1 ~ 102000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS started feeling less braking power and squealing at 25000 miles on the odometer. took truck to dealer to check it	1 ~ 25000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that the entire bottom of the truck...	1 ~ 120000 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the thermometer in the mirror that reads the outside temperature does not work properly when the snowplow is attached to...	1 ~ 100 miles
TIRES fire stone steeltex tire not covered by latest recal. tires are comming appart at 30k miles. large peices of rubber...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES fire stone steeltex tire not covered by latest recal. tires are comming appart at 30k miles. large peices of rubber...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have a 2003 gmc 2500 hd duramax diesel. my complaint is the air conditioning doesn't seem to cool very...	1 ~ 4000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle leaked diesel fuel from the engine. the engine ran hot which combined with the fuel leak could result	1 ~ 300 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle transmission not shifting correctly causing vehicle to accelerate too slowly when pulling out onto highway and not properly downshifting.	1 ~ 150 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN the 4-wheel light illuminated on the dash board which indicated the 4 wheel drive was on when it was not	1

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