2003 Gmc C/K Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Structure:body:bumpers (1) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:frame And Members 2012-04-01 · PIT-3749D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2009-08-01 · SB-06-02-32-013B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results.
Equipment:electrical 2003-03-11 · 031103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech 2 update available for the passenger door module. *tt *jb
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-03-01 · 030601008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
crankshaft rear oil seal leaks during extreme cold weather operation. on certain models including the chevrolet and gmc c4500/c5500 models. *tt
Visibility 2003-02-21 · 022103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
unneeded replacement of power-folding mirrors. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-07-26 · Service Brakes · 62,000 mi“driving went to stop, brake pedal went to the floor. found out the rear brake line rusted thru. *tr…”
2007-12-23 · Tires:tread/Belt · 50,000 mi“today, a firestone destination le front drivers side tire either blew apart or ran over something so devastating causing it to blow out on my 2003 gmc sierra 4wd ext cab truck. this caused the truck to skid across the opposite lane of traffic while turning and twisting on what felt like two wheels into a steep ditch, nearly causing a complete roll-…”
2004-01-15 · Steering · 26,132 mi“intermediate steering shaft. same problem as we had repaired on our 1999 gmc 3/4 ton. the 2003 has exactly the same problem. my son's 2001 tahoe has the same identical problem with his. flyer on all of these vehicles on intermediate steering shaft. 1999 has had the shaft replaced 6 times. tahoe has had shaft replaced 2 times. 2003 has same problem…”
2003-06-26 · Structure:body:bumpers“front bumper is severely rusted .metal degraded.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.