2003 GMC Sierra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,402miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,402 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.
“Left rear tire tread seperated from side wall of tire. Happened on I-25 interstate north of colorado springs, co. Tread on tires are at 10/32nds. Tire is a firestone steel tex a/t size 245/75r16.”
NHTSA complaint #10124518, filed 2005-06, 27,805 miles“Dt: the contact stated the rear passenger brake was out of control. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , and they determined there was a problem with the rear tires. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. Updated 1/4/2006 - the steering intermediate shaft was knocking and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10144492, filed 2005-12“Refund request for the purchase of michelin tire equipment that replaced the vehicle's original steel tex tires. The consumer was concerned when he found that the vehicle was equipped with firestone steeltex tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10083717, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10114352Jan 15, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10113483Aug 5, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
- 10112655Dec 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10021075Mar 1, 2007Unable to program tire size in ebcm/vses.
- 10012160Jun 1, 2004Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 7% |
| 2000 | 30 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 33% |
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 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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