2003 GMC C5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GMC C5500
The 2003 GMC C5500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Hubs (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 GMC C5500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC C5500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 GMC C5500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC C5500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Hubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 22000 MILES ON IT IT IS 2003 GMC 5500 THE REAR WHEEL SEAL ON THE DRIVER SIDE GOES OUT, CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE ROAD ISN'T WET OR SLIPPERY DOSE NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME MAKING IT HARD TO STOP SOME TIMES CAUSES RUNNING STOP LIGHTS OR SINGS I HAVE HAD THIS WORKED ON 3 TIMES NO BODY AT GMC TAKES THIS SIERIOUS. PLEAS HELP ME . *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, CAUSING ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR. EXTREME ROAD NOISE AND RUMBLE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 GMC C5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GMC C5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GMC C5500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 GMC C5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01512 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
6.6 LITER DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE FUEL KNOCK NOISE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 GMC C4500 AND C5500. SIT BULLETIN 1406247. *TT
001496A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
THIS MESSAGE IS IN REGARD TO DURAMAX TURBOCHARGER NOISES OR POSSIBLY A PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY COMPLAINT. SERVICE VME. 6.6 LB7 DIESEL ENGINE. P0102, P0103, P0236. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GMC C5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C5500
- 2003 GMC C5500 (current)
- 2005 GMC C5500 — 3 complaints
- 2006 GMC C5500 — 1 complaint
- 2007 GMC C5500 — 1 complaint
- 2008 GMC C5500 — 1 complaint
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