- The 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."
- The risk
- Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 GMC Sonoma Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 GMC Sonoma have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2004 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Sonoma year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 GMC Sonoma recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2003 GMC Sonoma yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC Sonoma: every year compared
All Sonoma years2003 GMC Sonoma vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Sonoma | 0 | 1 | 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 C5500 | 2 | 0 | A | 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 Sonoma
Does the 2003 GMC Sonoma have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 GMC Sonoma: labels (March 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 GMC Sonoma had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 GMC Sonoma a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC Sonoma 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.
What should I do if my 2003 GMC Sonoma 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