My truck has less than 22000 miles on it it is 2003 gmc 5500 the rear wheel seal on the driver side goes out, causing the anti lock brake to activate when the road isn't wet or slippery dose not happen every time making it hard to stop some times causes running stop lights or sings I have had this worked on 3 times no body at gmc takes this sierious. Pleas help me . *Ak
Vehicle safety record
2003 GMC C5500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 GMC C5500 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical C5500 year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 GMC C5500 problems
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No recalls for the 2003 GMC C5500
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 GMC C5500. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2003 GMC C5500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Suspension problems, causing abnormal tire wear. Extreme road noise and rumble at high speeds. *Ak
GMC C5500: every year compared
All C5500 years2003 GMC C5500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC C5500 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2003 GMC Envoy XL | 642 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2003 GMC Envoy | 642 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2003 GMC Denali | 32 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2003 GMC C4500 | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 GMC C/K Series | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2003 GMC Conventional | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2003 GMC C7500 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 GMC C5500
Does the 2003 GMC C5500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 GMC C5500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC C5500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 GMC C5500 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 9, 2004 and the latest on January 11, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 GMC C5500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC C5500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C5500 years have the most complaints?
2005 (3), 2003 (2), 2006 (1). See every GMC C5500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 GMC C5500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data