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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| May 19, 200606E043000 | Fuel system, gasolineTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E043000
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Owner complaints by component7
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 29 |
| Air bags:frontal | 1 | 14 |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 14 |
| Power train | 1 | 14 |
| Seat belts:front:retractor | 1 | 14 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 14 |
| Steering | 1 | 14 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“Brake lines are heavily rusted, truck is beyond warranty, dealer will not replace unless recalled. *tr”
- Service brakes
“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.”
- Power train
“I recently had a brake failure on my 2003 gmc sierra 3500 series truck. I was driving when my brakes gave out. The pedal went to the floor and I was barely able to stop before striking a parked car.”
Other GMC Sierra 3500 model years
- 20073 recalls16 complaints
- 2006— recalls11 complaints
- 20051 recall24 complaints
- 20041 recall24 complaints
- 20031 recall7 complaints
- 20023 recalls20 complaints
- 20013 recalls36 complaints
- 20004 recalls26 complaints
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Other GMC models
- 2003 Sierra 15004 recalls196 complaints
- 2003 Yukon7 recalls276 complaints
- 2003 Yukon XL5 recalls238 complaints
- 2003 Envoy10 recalls639 complaints
- 2003 Sierra9 recalls207 complaints
- 2003 Sierra 25003 recalls160 complaints
- 2003 Savana12 recalls33 complaints
- 2003 Safari3 recalls18 complaints
- 2003 TopKick4 recalls0 complaints
- 2003 Sonoma1 recall40 complaints
- 2007 Acadia5 recalls428 complaints
- 2010 Terrain3 recalls290 complaints
2003 GMC Sierra 3500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500. The most recent, 06E043000 (reported May 19, 2006), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 GMC Sierra 3500?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 GMC Sierra 3500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific GMC by VIN
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