1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Power Train

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Power Train Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 11, 2014 · 44,300 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    While having my vehicle check over for the winter, the mechanic inform me that the front brake lines are very rusty as well as the fuel lines and the cooling lines going to the transmission. This situation is very disturbing since i have very low mileage. The tubing used for the brake as well as the fuel lines should be able to withstand rusting for the life of the vehicle. If the material used by gm was not up to…

    ODI 10734179

  • June 9, 2011

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Mechanical · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    My 2003 gmc sierra 1500 sle has corroded brake, transmission and fuel lines. A certified mechanic stated that they all need replaced or breakage and leakage will occur without warning causing break, transmission or fuel delivery or fire damages. Please help with this problem asap. 00. *tr

    ODI 10447946

  • March 3, 2008

    Instrument Cluster/Panel · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor · Steering

    2003 gmc sierra with several problems. Consumer states that the transmission failed. Passenger side window motor broke, speedometer failed due to stepper motor failure, truck is on the third set of front brake rotors, and upper support column bearings, and more problems. *kb the consumer stated the dealer refused to replace the upper support bearing, but replaced the intermediate shaft instead. The rear planatery…

    ODI 10220598

  • August 19, 2004 · 4,500 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    Starting at <5k miles the vehicle power train clunked when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Now at 70k miles it clunks when shifting between all gears except final drive. The dealership replaced the output shaft on the tranny, then the u-joints, and modified the electrical shift patern. It still clunks. Power steering intermittently locks up at slow speed turns, especially when braking. Light bulbs burn out almost…

    ODI 10325225