MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Sierra 3500

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2003 GMC Sierra 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:16:56.915Z

Only 7 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 7 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 Sierra 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1999: 19 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 24 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 30 complaints 2016: 19 complaints 2016 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 27 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 40 complaints 2024 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2003: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
199710
199812
199919
200026
200136
200220
20037
200424
200524
200611
200716
200824
20095
20102
201120
20129
201314
20147
201530
201619
201713
201814
201912
202051
202120
202227
202326
202440
202516
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.

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BRAKE LINES ARE HEAVILY RUSTED, TRUCK IS BEYOND WARRANTY, DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE UNLESS RECALLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141112

I ONLY HAD 27050 MILES WHEN BRAKE LINES, BURST LUCKILY TRAVELING ONLY 5 MPH. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS. THEN AT 28,640 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GM DOING?

NHTSA ODI report, 20130108

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK, IT FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060215

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 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 Sierra 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.