2003 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Rear windows on extended cab blew while driving down highway due to improper installation. There were no severe consequence due to windows blowing off fortunately and the windows were retrieved. Windows were replaced by GM dealership at owners expense even though mechanic stated this was a common defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10163415, filed 2006-07, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V018000Jan 23, 2003Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." some of these vehicles lack a continuous…Covers: GMC Sierra 2003, Chevrolet Silverado 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10017123Oct 25, 2005Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
- 10016529Sep 20, 2005Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
- 10011191Aug 1, 2004Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running.
- 10012166Jul 1, 2004Front power window noisy or inoperative. This service bulletin replaces 030864037a. See tsb id # 10005594 for original.
- 10012532Jun 1, 2004Windrush around windshield.
- 10011144Feb 1, 2004Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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