2003 GMC Sonoma recalls and problems

The 2003 GMC Sonoma has 1 recall and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2002 Gmc Sonoma
Pictured: a 2002 model; the 2003 may differ in details. Photo: 2002 Gmc Sonoma by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 Sonoma model years — 4th most.

1recalls
39complaints
2crashes
1fires
2injuries
43,239median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Mar 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V132000 · 183,922 vehicles

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."

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Remedy & notes

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.

Gm recall no. 04021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure6
Latches/locks/linkages5
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Equipment4
Fuel System4
Seats3
Tires3
Visibility3
Air Bags2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003: 4 complaints20032004: 5 complaints2005: 9 complaints200592006: 3 complaints2007: 3 complaints20072008: 2 complaints2009: 2 complaints20092010: 3 complaints2011: 2 complaints20112013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints2016: 1 complaints20162018: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints20201

2003 vs. other GMC Sonoma years

2000: 136 complaints20001362001: 89 complaints20012002: 57 complaints20022003: 39 complaints20032005: 1 complaints20051

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 GMC Sonoma have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 GMC Sonoma, the latest from Mar 18, 2004 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Sonoma?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (6), latches/locks/linkages (5), power train (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.