2003 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 160 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2003 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
HAD INJECTORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 50000 MILES AFTER NOTICING EXCESS EXHAUST SMOKE ON STARTUP AND ALSO POWER STEERING HOSES WERE LEAKING, AGAIN AT 105000 MILES THEY TOTALLY FAILED AS I WAS BRINGING MY WIFE HOME FROM HOSPITAL ON I-15 IN CA. UP CAJON PASS AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER, BUT GM DEALER WOULD NOT…
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR DOES NOT OPERATE. UPON INSPECTION, HARNESS AND FINAL STAGE ARE DAMAGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. I NEED TO REPLACE BOTH COMPONENTS BECAUSE I FEAR IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE. MANY POSTS ON THE SAME THING. WHY IS THERE NOTHING DONE ABOUT THIS? MY BMW HAD SAME ISSUE BUT IT WAS A RECALL ON THEIR CARS. WHY IS…
THE HORN QUITS WORKING AND THIS CREATES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. ONLINE SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIX IT.
BRAKES ARE SPONGY NOT RIGHT POWER STEERING WHINES AS DO BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK BED WAS RUSTED, INCLUDING THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (FREEDOM CHEVROLET, 7052 W 48TH ST, FREMONT, MI 49412, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CHEAP METAL WAS USED ON THE VEHICLE. THE…
Sierra 2500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 134 | 11 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 134 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 160 | 7 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 143 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 115 | 4 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 | 66 | 4 | 3 |
Across all years, the 2003 Sierra 2500 has the most complaints (160). All GMC Sierra 2500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500?
- Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (43 complaints), followed by electrical system (36).
- How many 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 7 of 160 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 12, 2020.