2003 GMC W3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GMC W3500
The 2003 GMC W3500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 GMC W3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 GMC W3500, potentially affecting up to 253 vehicles.
Recall 05V168000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
Consequence: OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GMC W3500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC W3500.
Safety Rating for the 2003 GMC W3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GMC W3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GMC W3500
ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 GMC W3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04031 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INSUFFICIENT GROUND TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, PREVENTING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND WHEN THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FALLS BELOW NORMAL. ALSO INCLUDES GMC AND CHEVROLET W3500/3500 SERIES ISUZU AND NPR/HD 2004. *TT
020842006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RELAY OMITTED FOR BODYBUILDER CONNECTION / UPFITTER PROVISION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GMC W3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W3500
- 1998 GMC W3500 — 0 complaints
- 1999 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
- 2003 GMC W3500 (current)
- 2004 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
- 2006 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
- 2007 GMC W3500 — 3 complaints
- 2008 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
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