MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chevrolet Sierra

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2003 Chevrolet Sierra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:21.050Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2

2003: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
199911
20009
20019
20022
20032

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

When turning the steering wheel left or right on a bumpy road there was a noise in the steering column. The dealer replaced the grease and steering wheel. Please provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-25

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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A service brake booster light came on randomly one day with a buzz in the brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-03

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-06-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Steel wheel rim fracture
  2. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2004-02-19Engineering analysisClosed 2004-09-28 Tailgate cable breakage
  4. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  5. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  6. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  7. I
    2011-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2015-04-08 Brake line corrosion failure

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Chevrolet Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Sierra have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.