2003 GMC GMC Truck
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Show complaint excerpts
Missing and they seem not able to fix it some times it shifts hard other times it backfires it has been in the shop twice all they can say is the computer shows nothing and that how the engine runs and that is unacpectable to me for a new truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-13
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Electrical system
3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Tires
2 of 18 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Service brakes
2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC GMC Truck?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 GMC GMC Truck 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.