2003 GMC Sierra steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 28 complaints for the 2003 GMC Sierra, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I got a new 2003 GMC sierra 1500 the front bumper start to show rust in under 4000 miles then I got oil change the mechanic call me and told me that my brake are solid rust both front ones the frame is rusting all over the place at 10000 the steering column knuckle near the steering box is solid rust and he says it is very dangerous to have that rusted so bad I have sent 4 emails to GMC about it and go to marina GMC in san leandro where I got it from they told me that all of them are rusting and they not going to…
Bought the truck recently from vince whibbs GMC pensacola fl. Had some front end work done but also there is a loose steering shaft that is a common defect with this year and model truck. While cornering the truck at low speeds and going over bumps there is a loose feeling felt in the steering.
Other problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra
- Brakes 86 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints