2003 GMC Sierra vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2003 GMC Sierra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When traveling at a slow speed, less than 10 miles per hour, if brake is applied the pedal rumbles and the truck continues to move unless I pump the brakes. This is happening during clear days no rain, snow or loose gravel. This incident is very similar to the one described in campaign number…”
filed Sep 9, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the vehicle speed control needle stopped working and it is currently stuck at 120 mph. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle speed control displayed 80 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair and they stated that it would cost…”
filed Aug 24, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 Sierra | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
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.