2003 GMC Sierra 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, 3% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2003 sierra pickup 4x4, 64,000 miles. It has never been off road. 4 wheel drive has only been engaged less than a dozen times since the vehicle was purchased. I am the original owner. Mileage has been approx 50/50 between highway and city driving. On a recent trip from prescott az to phoenix az, the passenger side hub assembly failed on 2003 Gmc sierra pickup; 2500hd with duramax diesel engine. Once hub assembly failed, the right front axle broke and basically allowed for the wheel to become detached from the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188677, filed 2007-04, 64,000 miles“On sierra 1500 hd, rear leaf spring washers routinely come loose and fall off, causing rear springs to slap excessively, causing rear of vehicle to shake excessively, making it more difficult to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #10167382, filed 2006-09, 25,000 miles“Vehicle started to make noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the tires checked. Front tire axle nut was found to be loose. Also, the rotors and bearings had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10099933, filed 2004-11, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the wheel bearings. He took the vehicle to a local dealer and they stated that the wheel bearings failed. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 67,149.”
NHTSA complaint #10244751, filed 2008-10, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500
73 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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