2003 Gmc S Utility problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment (41) · Equipment:electrical (26) · Equipment:mechanical (24)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
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
What owners report
2015-11-04 · Equipment“1. the power lift gate on my vehicle failed on 7/23/15. when it opened, it went all of the way up automatically and then came crashing back down and nearly hit me in the head. 2. the failure from that point on happens each and every time so i had to turn the feature off. 3. i contacted both gm directly and spoke to a local dealership twice (hare …”
2015-07-31 · Equipment“when you tap on the brakes the truck practically skips across the pavement thought it was minor ticket to mechanic nothing came up for a code couldn't see anything now the truck you can't even touch the brakes but that is skips me across the pavement and now when he drives it also has a bumpiness to it and i have two small children and this is my …”
2014-09-01 · Equipment · 💥 crash“air bags failed to deploy on our gm xuv after major crash into drivers side door and side frame. called local dealer, referred to gm regional, said "they didn't make the air bags". wrote to gm home office referred back to regional. regional said file was in "legal" gave up trying.…”
2014-08-09 · Equipment:electrical“i have a 2004 gmc yukon denali and as i see from the many complaints before me my cluster has went out. i have no use of my dashboard at all. no use of gas gauge. no use of speedometer. no use of oil gauge. no use of anything on dash. why after all the complaints has gmc not done anything. if this causes an accident like what is going on now with i…”
2014-07-25 · Equipment:electrical“the speedometer, gas gauge, and oil pressure gauge first started fluctuating then eventually stopped working completely. the drivers door panel has completely went out. it smelt like something was burning but there wasn't a fire. i've had both situations checked out and the mechanic states this is very common in the envoys and trailblazers but it …”
2014-03-06 · Equipment“tl* the contact owns a gm aftermarket air deflector (part number: 1927884) being used on a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact was driving 70 mph when the center plastic tie fractured and caused the deflector to crash into the windshield of the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the deflector was not replaced. the serial number and v…”
2013-09-02 · Equipment:mechanical“during the last few months i have noticed a problem with my 2009 gmc acadia. the problem occurs with the power steering failing when i am trying to steer or turn. it is as if the power steering stops working completely and i am forced to use manual steering which can be extremely difficult and is a serious safety issue. *js…”
2013-06-18 · Equipment“fuel gauge sensor 2005 envoy xl denali. 70153 miles. after fueling the vehicle fuel gauge registers empty until about an eighth of a tank has been used then the fuel gauge works just fine. have to disconnect the positive battery terminal for appx. ten minutes to get the service engine light to stop illuminating. occurs everytime i fill the vehicle.…”
2012-08-13 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“i first noticed a clunk when i turn the tires and then when i turn the steering back and forth, then i was turning from one street to another when i slowed down to make a turn the steering locked up and the first time this happened i almost hit the car sitting waiting at the stop line on the opposite side, i had to use all my strength to turn the s…”
2012-07-06 · Equipment:electrical“2005 gmc envoy out of the blue my speedometer works intermittently and my gas gauge reads empty with light on even though i have a full tank of gas! additionally the factory speakers work intermittently. this vehicle has electrical issues! *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.