2003 GMC S Utility: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 125 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is equipment (98% of complaints).
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0
recalls
125
owner complaints
2
fire reports
28,280
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: equipment (98%)2 fire reportsProblems reported early (median 28,280 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Equipment98% · 122 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)1% · 1 complaint
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)1% · 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)1% · 1 complaint
“When you tap on the brakes the truck practically skips across the pavement thought it was minor ticket to mechanic nothing came up for a code couldn't see anything now the truck you can't even touch the brakes but that is skips me across the pavement and now when he drives it also has a bumpiness to it and I have two small children and this is my work truck and means of transportation right now I read online there was a recall for this year make and model for the brakes”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2015
“The speedometer, gas gauge, and oil pressure gauge first started fluctuating then eventually stopped working completely. The drivers door panel has completely went out. It smelt like something was burning but there wasn't a fire. I've had both situations checked out and the mechanic states this is very common in the envoys and trailblazers but it is still at my expense. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Dec 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a gm aftermarket air deflector (part number: 1927884) being used on a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact was driving 70 mph when the center plastic tie fractured and caused the deflector to crash into the windshield of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The deflector was not replaced. The serial number and VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unavailable. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Aug 2013
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“During the last few months I have noticed a problem with my 2009 gmc acadia. The problem occurs with the power steering failing when I am trying to steer or turn. It is as if the power steering stops working completely and I am forced to use manual steering which can be extremely difficult and is a serious safety issue. *js”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2013
“Fuel gauge sensor 2005 envoy xl denali. 70153 miles. After fueling the vehicle fuel gauge registers empty until about an eighth of a tank has been used then the fuel gauge works just fine. Have to disconnect the positive battery terminal for appx. Ten minutes to get the service engine light to stop illuminating. Occurs everytime I fill the vehicle. It causes an inaccurate fuel reading. Turning in to dealer tomorrow 06-19-2013 for repairs. Code produced p0463. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 2013
“2005 gmc envoy out of the blue my speedometer works intermittently and my gas gauge reads empty with light on even though I have a full tank of gas! Additionally the factory speakers work intermittently. This vehicle has electrical issues! *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 2012
“Oil gauge and gas gauge faulting...no air through front dash vents..air vents out since may 2011...someone said it happens when you change your battery..oil gauge faulted after a routine oil change 6months ago...gas gauge began 1month ago. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · May 2012
“I have a 2004 gmc yukon denali and as I see from the many complaints before me my cluster has went out. I have no use of my dashboard at all. No use of gas gauge. No use of speedometer. No use of oil gauge. No use of anything on dash. Why after all the complaints has gmc not done anything. If this causes an accident like what is going on now with ignition switch they will pay so much more with lawsuits. I will be the first in line, can't tell you how many times I have ran off the road for lack of gas”Owner report · Equipment · Mar 2012
“The gas gauge on my 2006 chevy trailblazer no longer works it started fluctuating at about 109,000 miles now I'm at about 150,000 and it hasn't worked for months now. My wife has run out of gas twice now on the interstate at 4:00 in the morning going to work with semi trucks barreling down on her not knowing why she couldn't accelerate. *kb”Owner report · Equipment · Sep 2011
“Exhaust manifold failure. Mechanic says in 25 years he has never seen as many failures as in these models,as it is usually very rare for them to fail. In researching on line I have found it is a common problem in '03 through '08 model gmc envoys and chevy trailblazers. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 17 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2003 GMC S Utility reliable?
NHTSA has 125 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 GMC S Utility. The most complained-about area is equipment (98% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2003 GMC S Utility problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 28,280 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.