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2GTEK19T031••••••2003 Gmc SIERRA 1500
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2003 Gmc SIERRA 1500 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
141on the model
86builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 7Hydraulic 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2013
Backing out of a parking space I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I hit a steel pole causing damage to my rear bumper. I was pretty sure I knew what was wrong. I inspected the truck and found brake fluid dripping from under the vehicle in the area of the…
Service BrakesNov 2014
On 11/11/2014, truck suddenly veered to left, crossed middle of road and went halfway into ditch, road did have a small amount of snow[1/2 inch], this happened just as I topped a small hill. On 11/16/2014 again as I topped a hill on a curve the truck suddenly veered to the left,…
Service BrakesOct 2012
Was coming up on a single lane bridge . When I started to brake my foot went to the floor. Lucky for me I did not have any oncoming traffic, and drove over the bridge safely. I then noticed check brake system sign on dash board. Pulled over and there was brake fluid dripping…
Service BrakesAug 2012
Dear sirs; we own a 2003 gmc sierra 1500 extra cab truck. It was purchased in june of 2003. It has just over 100,000 miles on it. It has been maintained throughout and garaged. On sunday, august 26, 2012, our son was driving the truck in our neighborhood and the brakes failed…
Service BrakesApr 2010
Regarding NHTSA investigation pe10010. I have a 2003 gmc sierra and the steel brake lines are corroded beyond recognition. A recall to replace these lines needs to be instituted
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GTEK19T031286833 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.