2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Review

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 222.10 in length and 71.00 in height. Made in United States, 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 has 16 trims priced by the manufacturer at 29,007 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2003 GMC Sierra 1500. It’s seating 3 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 34.00 gallon. The engine is 5.3L V8 OHV 16V and uses 15 - 16 of gasoline in the city and 15 - 16 on highways.

Make: GMC
Model: Sierra 1500
Trims Available: 16
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $29,007 USD
MPG: 14 City / 18 HWY
Tires: 245/75R16
Tank Size: 34 gallon

GMC Sierra 1500 2003 Trims

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.8L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck Ext. Cab 2WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 16 City / 20 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.3L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.8L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext. Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.8L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.8L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 15 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 15 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext. Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLE Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 6.0L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLE Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 6.0L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext. Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ext. Cab AWD

Engine: 6.0L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 12 City / 16 HWY

2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext. Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.3L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
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Not Rated
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Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V562000 started on /Date(1101445200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.

Recall 06E043000 started on /Date(1148011200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Recall 06E050000 started on /Date(1149566400000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENCE, THE GAP BETWEEN THE ABS SENSOR AND THE TONE WHEEL MAY BE ALTERED. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE OUTPUT OF THE ABS SENSOR. DIMINISHED OUTPUT COULD RESULT IN AN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE AFFECTED.

Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530.

Recall 07E106000 started on /Date(1197867600000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 GMC Sierra 1500’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 15 - 16 miles, which is lower then 2002 GMC Sierra 1500.

The 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 has a 4.3L V6 OHV 12V engine and It gets 15 - 16/19 - 21 mpg city/highway.

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15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
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$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
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4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Savana

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
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3
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4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 1500

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 2500

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 2500HD

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sierra 3500

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Sonoma

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon Denali

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

GMC Yukon XL

$19,150 - $44,255
15 - 16 City / 19 - 21 HWY
16 Trims
3
1
4.3L V6 OHV 12V

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