2003 GMC Sierra 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, 2% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 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.
“While driving in rain with wipers on intermittent, they suddenly ran full-time and would not shut off. Only way to turn off wipers is pull the fuse. With fuse out, wipers do not work at all, and driver's door must be opened to access fuse area. This is a hazard, as wipers are not available while driving without opening door.”
NHTSA complaint #10342616, filed 2010-07, 99,750 miles“The thermometer in the mirror that reads the outside temperature does not work properly when the snowplow is attached to the vehicle. When snowplowing, it is critical to know the freezing point, and is the time that the thermometer is needed the most.giving an inaccurate temperature (above freezing when it is really below freezing) will cause skidding accidents. The dealer and the Gmc factory have acknowledged the design defect but have failed to correct it or offer a refund for the cost of the thermometer option. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096476, filed 2004-10, 100 miles“The contact stated the exterior passenger side rear mirror was rounded and did not have a statement indicating objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are. Due to the rounded design, it created a blind spot. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10170647, filed 2006-10, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
- 10139049May 16, 2013This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation.
- 10112468Oct 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 14% |
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 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTires
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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