MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Sonoma

▲ Better than typical
2003 GMC Sonoma
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:33:31.759Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
39
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1994: 227 complaints 1995: 214 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1997: 111 complaints 1998: 156 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2003 39 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 1 complaint
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1993 1994: 227 complaints 1995: 214 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1997: 111 complaints 1997 1998: 156 complaints 1999: 57 complaints 1999 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2003 39 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 25 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1993 1994: 227 complaints 1994 1995: 214 complaints 1995 1996: 148 complaints 1996 1997: 111 complaints 1997 1998: 156 complaints 1998 1999: 57 complaints 1999 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 89 complaints 2001 2002: 57 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 39 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005

2003: 39 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19901
199129
199225
199358
1994227
1995214
1996148
1997111
1998156
199957
2000136
200189
200257
200339
20040
20051

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit and floor shift assembly.

Structure

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and underbody shields.

Service brakes

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Latches/locks/linkages

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Equipment

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing labels.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

My 2003 GMC Sonoma just quit starting(Standard), so I pushed it to get it home, I went to a friends house the next day( It started), when I got ready to leave the truck wouldn't start again and I smelled something burning, (My wife had kept telling...

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-11

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2004-06-04Equipment04V132000 Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on June 4, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 GMC Sonoma — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V132000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Sonoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 GMC Sonoma is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Sonoma?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Sonoma have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.