2003 GMC Sierra steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 GMC Sierra — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“First incident was a brake line bursting in my driveway. I had it repaired at my local garage. At that time he told me that all of the brake lines were in bad shape. Second incident, while I was driving up the road at approx 55 mph with my 19' boat in tow I realized I had no steering or brakes. I…”
filed Aug 24, 2012
“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. *tr”
filed Jan 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Sierra | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.