2003 GMC Sonoma Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Windshield wipers stop operating unexpectedly. They will then begin operating again after being turned off for period of time. Recently in early april 2011 at about 91,000 miles. They stopped working shortly after starting the truck before leaving the parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10397873, filed 2011-04, 50,000 miles“Windshield wipers stop in center of windshield when on, usually at early morning startup. Windshield wipers park in center of windshield. Rental vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10045938, filed 2003-11, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Sonoma. The contact stated that the defroster failed in the vehicle. The dealer stated that they needed a new havac control head, three mode actuators, and the storage tank and switch line needed to be flushed out. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/17/08. Updated 12/18/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10249432, filed 2008-11, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 55 | 35% |
| 1997 | 30 | 27% |
| 1996 | 31 | 21% |
| 1995 | 52 | 24% |
| 1994 | 53 | 24% |
| 1993 | 2 | 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 complaintsTires
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology