2003 GMC Sierra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,279miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,279 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“On may 31st, the rear end differential assembly exploded sending the pinon thru the housing and the rear axle caught on fire. The truck was in the shop (perry cheverolet, inc., columbia, mo)until 6-9-03. When I arrived in bozeman, mt on 7-2-03 I was having problems with the wiring. There was a fire when I plugged the rv electrical plug into the truck's trailer plug. There was also a blown rear tail light bulb. In bozman, they replaced the complete wiring harness, the tow receptacle and 2 fuse kits. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071042, filed 2004-01, 2,184 miles“The passenger side climate control would receive an improper voltage reading. The system would turn to its preset default settings. (on full heat) it was then necessary to stop the vehicle, turn off the ignition system. This will allow the climate control system to reset its self. This happened only one time per day. (not always at the start of the day.) troubleshooting this system was a time consuming process. (5 trips to the shop just for this) to fix this the passenger side climate control system was replaced. (this required 4 days) total time to troubleshoot and repair was 4 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10049584, filed 2003-12, 374 miles“The high-beam indicator light (blue) is extremely bright and is so aimed as to shine directly into the eyes of the driver. This causes a significant distraction due to the light shining directly at the left eye and also greatly reduces the visibility through the windshield due to the additional light. This has been reported to Gmc via the dealer and I was told that the light is part of a cluster and there is nothing that can be done to fix it. This light is a significant safety hazard and needs to be remedied. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769031, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
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- 10011227Aug 1, 2004Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw.
- 10011222Aug 1, 2004Cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and fuel gauge reads above empty. *tt this bulletin replaces previous…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 26% |
| 2010 | 6 | 18% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Sierra
83 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra
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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