2003 GMC Sonoma Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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.
“Driving over a speed bump I heard my spare tire hit the ground with the support cable and other metal pieces. Looked under the truck and found that the cable just snap.”
NHTSA complaint #10353611, filed 2010-09, 135,000 miles“I took my vehicle to amreican tire depot on 5/23/18. I had two flat tires and a bent rim, I explained what I needed and they confirmed. Daniel who assisted me informed me he had to sell me four times because my tires were worn. I said that was fine although my tires were not that bad. I was charged $419.80 and told to return in a few days to get the rim and fourth tire, mean while they would put the spare on so I could drive my truck. I agreed approximately one week later I called and spoke to daniel, who stated he would call me back. I waited a few days with no call back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102919, filed 2018-06“2003 Gmc Sonoma. Consumer states while driving the support cable holding the spare tire rusted through and the tire fell off, rolled down the road and hit another car the consumer stated no damage was done and the police were not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10429873, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Sonoma
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sonoma
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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