Recalls ·2003 GMC Sonoma 2WD

2003 GMC Sonoma 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 GMC Sonoma 2WD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints40
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 04V132000 · 18 Mar 2004

Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

What owners complain about

Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure6 · 15%
Latches/locks/linkages5 · 13%
Service brakes5 · 13%
Power train5 · 13%
Equipment4 · 10%
Hydraulic4 · 10%
Seats3 · 8%
Visibility3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20034
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20059
20063
20073
20082
20092
20103
20112
20131
20141
20151
20161
20181
20201

From owner complaints

There are 4 latches on 2003 gmc sonoma truck and three impact personal safety. Tailgate does not as person does not ride in truck bed. The passenger door latches are metal. The side door latch is plastic and broke and has been replaced twice.both time same defect. In emergency if person in jump seat can't get out due…

Latches/locks/linkages · Jun 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt: the contact stated the seat frame will slide backward. He believed the locking mechanism broke. The repairs have not been done. *ak

Seats · Nov 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the defroster failed in the vehicle. The dealer stated that they needed a new havac control head, three mode actuators, and the storage tank and switch line needed to be flushed out. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated…

Visibility · Nov 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Windshield wipers stop in center of windshield when on, usually at early morning startup. Windshield wipers park in center of windshield. Rental vehicle.*ak

Visibility · Nov 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.