2003 GMC Sierra Technical Service Bulletins

206 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 GMC Sierra. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10017229Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Engine oil dipstick unseated or oil leak.
• 10017226Oct 28, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Ping, pop, snap or click noise from the propeller shaft.
• 10017211Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Duramax diesel engine hard start, no start, stall of diagnostic trouble code p0093, p1093.
• 10017208Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. No start, hard start, loss of power, or white smoke.
• 10017190Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
• 10017188Oct 27, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
• 10017155Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature.
• 10017154Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. Supplement to 03-06-01-024b 4.3l lu3 l35 timing chain tensioner. Rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms.
• 10017137Oct 26, 2005Engine cooling. 01-05 6.6 lly lb7 duramax diesel engine air filter usage.
• 10017123Oct 25, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
• 10017023Oct 21, 2005Electrical system. Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757.
• 10016942Oct 18, 2005Engine cooling. Hard start or extended crank time on initial cold start when using alcohol blended fuels.
• 10017764Oct 1, 2005Seats. Unwanted/loose seat movement.
• 10012150Oct 1, 2005Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase.
• 10016558Sep 22, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent service 4wd light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0306 or c0308 stored in tccm.
• 10016529Sep 20, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
• 10015018Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5 analog/digital-ready systems to onstar generation 6 dual-mode (analog/digital).
• 10017380Aug 1, 2005Seats. Intermittent heated seats inoperative, diagnostic trouble code b3941 set.
• 10016503Aug 1, 2005Equipment. Program bulletin (customer satisfaction program)-15,000 mile (24,000 km) fuel filter change. 2002 chevrolet kodiak and 2001-2002 gmc topkick.
• 10016457Aug 1, 2005Seats. Heated seats turn off.
• 10012715Aug 1, 2005Engine cooling. Information on the revised fuel filter for the 6.6l duramax diesel.
• 10011232Aug 1, 2005Seats. Memory seat may not return to requested position.
• 10017336Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Flexible fuel (rpo l59) rough idle, misfire, malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p0300.
• 10011206Jun 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine overheating.
• 10014953May 12, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle retainer button breakage.
• 10014932May 12, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leak from the pcv vent tube.
• 10014923May 12, 2005Engine cooling. Rough idle, service engine soon (ses)light, unstable idle, hesitation, surge or stalling. With diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0335 or p0336.
• 10014899May 11, 2005Steering. Steering idler arm inspection procedure.
• 10014878May 11, 2005Brakes. Anti-lock braking system (abs) telltale illuminated with diagnostic trouble code c0550.
• 10014870May 11, 2005Engine cooling. 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174.
• 10014865May 11, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator light is on and the vehicle has a code p0706.
• 10014863May 11, 2005Electrical system. No shift, speedometer erratic/inoperative, p0721 c0237 p0500 c0055.
• 10014853May 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 or erratic 4wd/awd operation.
• 10014808May 10, 2005Body and structure. Door hinge replacement kit.
• 10017550May 2, 2005Electrical system. The ignition distributor cap and rotor may corrode and cause ignition system failure. A product emission recall to inspect / replace the distributor ignition system. *tt gm parts bulletins & information.
• 10017409May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures (-34 degrees c) (-30 degrees f) or colder).
• 10013572Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement.
• 10013563Apr 21, 2005Engine cooling. Diesel oil leak from pcv vent tube.
• 10013541Apr 21, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Highway speed vibration on smooth surface.
• 10013533Apr 21, 2005Steering. Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
• 10013523Apr 21, 2005Air bags. Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10013512Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. Diesel engine balance rates all showing zero.
• 10013504Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. Engine overheat on vehicles equipped with rpo vyu snowplow prep package.
• 10013496Apr 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
• 10013378Apr 18, 2005Electrical system. Application of horn at horn pad inoperative. Rke function for panic alarm works.
• 10017339Apr 1, 2005Wheels. Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
• 10017337Apr 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 or p2636, fuel gauge reads empty, service engine soon (ses) light on.
• 10014845Mar 10, 2005Steering. Steering gear whistle noise on turns.
• 10015009Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2104.
• 10015008Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636.

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