2003 GMC GMC Truck

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2003 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:51:27.559Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC GMC Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003
2003: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19862
19872
19891
19901
19912
19949
19967
19978
199810
199913
200013
20012
20029
200318

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 18 total reports mention: power train.

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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. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031013

TIRES

2 of 18 total reports mention: tires.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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PURCHASED 2003 GMC SIERRA DENALI WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED PART WAY WITHOUT ANY CHANGE TO THE ENGINE RPMS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PRESS THE PEDAL EVEN FURTHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030604

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 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:automatic transmission, accounting for 22% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.