2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 25,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuses and circuit breakers filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 50%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Tires2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Received recal 03v329000 concerning t-1circuit breaker. The consumer and a dealer have tried to contact the manufacturer Gulf Stream to get the parts for the recall. The manufacturer was not responding to their requests. Gulf stream bt cruiser 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10042432, filed 2003-10Fuel system: “Various problems with Gulf Stream coach model 6280. While driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. The rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. The following week the engine light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082177, filed 2004-07Other or unknown: “Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. Incident date is purchase date.”
NHTSA complaint #10008096, filed 2003-02Tires: “The size is lt235/75/16 the make is delta essential .premature tire failure , unable to handle load . Purch. 6 tires at the same time all simular date of production 2012. 3 of six failed this summer within 1,700 miles of eachother. All failures were on rear part of a dual wheel set. Properly inflated cold to max air pressure. All tires had 75% or more tread life. Failure indicated by bad vibration then crowning of tread and excessive heat from tire. All 3 still had air in them. Opon removal inner layer seperating from tread. …”
NHTSA complaint #11034367, filed 2017-10, 9,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 42,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V329000Sep 3, 2003Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Gulf Stream Motorhome 2003
On certain motor homes equipped with t-1 thermal circuit breakers, surface mount and panel mount, if the circuit breaker handle is held in the "on" position after the unit is tripped and the circuit contacts weld together, heat may be generated that may…
Recall details for the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome.
Other model years of the Gulf Stream Motorhome
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 25,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 33,360 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 23,962 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Gulf Stream Motorhome model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,500 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 42,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.