2003 GMC GMC Truck

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2003 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:33.255Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 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 18
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 18
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 18

2003: 18 complaints

View as data table
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

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.