2003 GMC Sierra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,758miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,758 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.
“Dt: consumer stated the right front wheel on his vehicle grabbed, and pulled the vehicle to the right. The service dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the brakes. Consumer stated the ABS light did not illuminate. The vehicle is still under warranty. On several occasions, the right front wheel would lock up causing the vehicle to jump across lanes before the vehicle stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10120857, filed 2005-06, 4,517 miles“Passenger's side rear suspension vibrated while driving at any speed, resulting in the passenger side tire developing bulges. Passenger's side tire was replaced, and the other tires were rotated. The failure recurred on passenger's side rear tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10083567, filed 2004-09, 4,486 miles“There have been no injuries due to the front hub bearing being worn but when we make a turn we always felt a knocking in the steering wheel which made us think of something being loose. We had a mechanic look at it just by shaking the wheel you could tell something was worn. We are trying to find out if there is or going to be a recall on it because the truck is a 2003 Sierra and all mechanics we've spoke to do not believe the bearing she be worn already. This has left us without a vehicle until it gets resolved. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #10142830, filed 2005-11“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Sierra denali. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking sound in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the rear axle bearing needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the part was not being manufactured and the failure could not be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10457484, filed 2012-05, 105,000 miles“2003 Sierra steering mechanism makes a noise. The consumer was told when the part in the steering was replaced under warranty, someone placed it on too tight and now the part was out of shape. The mechanic also stated that the part would have to be lubricated often because there were no grease fittings on it. Updated. 07/21/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10157368, filed 2006-05Related service bulletins
- 10108599Jul 17, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10021013May 1, 2008Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph. *kb updated 8/25/08.
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10021116Jan 1, 2007Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns.
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
- 10019852Mar 1, 2006Revised upper control arm replacement.
- 10014945Mar 1, 2005Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. Original not yet received.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 25 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 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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