2003 GMC SIERRA Unknown Or Other Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2003 GMC SIERRA
4 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC SIERRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
TAILGATE SUPPORT WIRE BROKE, AND TAILGATE FELL OF TRUCK, LANDED ON MY FOOT.
ON MAY 31ST, THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY EXPLODED SENDING THE PINON THRU THE HOUSING AND THE REAR AXLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS IN THE SHOP (PERRY CHEVEROLET, INC., COLUMBIA, MO)UNTIL 6-9-03. WHEN I ARRIVED IN BOZEMAN, MT ON 7-2-03 I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING. THERE WAS A FIRE WHEN I PLUGGED THE RV ELECTRICAL PLUG INTO THE TRUCK'S TRAILER PLUG. THERE WAS ALSO A BLOWN REAR TAIL LIGHT BULB. IN BOZMAN, THEY REPLACED THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS, THE TOW RECEPTACLE AND 2 FUSE KITS. IT WAS THE OPINION OF THE SHOP IN BOZEMAN (J.C.BILLION, GMC) THAT THE WIRING DAMAGE WAS PART OF THE ORIGINAL FIRE AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY DAMAGE. ALTHOUGH GMC PAID FOR MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES AND FOR THE WARANTY WORK, I AM LEFT TO WONDER WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT AND JUST HOW SAFE AM I GOING TO BE IN THIS TRUCK? I...
THE PASSENGER SIDE CLIMATE CONTROL WOULD RECEIVE AN IMPROPER VOLTAGE READING. THE SYSTEM WOULD TURN TO ITS PRESET DEFAULT SETTINGS. (ON FULL HEAT) IT WAS THEN NECESSARY TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TURN OFF THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THIS WILL ALLOW THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM TO RESET ITS SELF. THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONE TIME PER DAY. (NOT ALWAYS AT THE START OF THE DAY.) TROUBLESHOOTING THIS SYSTEM WAS A TIME CONSUMING PROCESS. (5 TRIPS TO THE SHOP JUST FOR THIS) TO FIX THIS THE PASSENGER SIDE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. (THIS REQUIRED 4 DAYS) TOTAL TIME TO TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR WAS 4 WEEKS.*AK
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THE HIGH-BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT (BLUE) IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT AND IS SO AIMED AS TO SHINE DIRECTLY INTO THE EYES OF THE DRIVER. THIS CAUSES A SIGNIFICANT DISTRACTION DUE TO THE LIGHT SHINING DIRECTLY AT THE LEFT EYE AND ALSO GREATLY REDUCES THE VISIBILITY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE ADDITIONAL LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO GMC VIA THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE LIGHT IS PART OF A CLUSTER AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO FIX IT. THIS LIGHT IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED. DT
Other 2003 GMC SIERRA Problem Areas
Service Brakes
45 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Steeringcolumn
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint