2003 GMC Silverado

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2003 GMC Silverado
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:00.183Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

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

1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 1 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007
1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 1 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007
1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 1 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007

2003: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
199915
200014
20019
20029
20031
20042
20052
20073

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Rusting brake lines ABS brake lights speedometer works intermittently transmission went out at 73,000 miles after the warranty expired, GMC pd $1000 cost $3000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-03

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

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 Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Silverado 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 Silverado?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Silverado 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.