2003 GMC L Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2003 GMC L Series owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Equipment (148), Electrical system (34), Steering (31), Brakes (29), Hydraulic (25).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/13/2015 · Equipment
FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HEATED UP ALL THE TIME,DEALER UNHOOKED THE DRIVERS AND PASSERGER SEAT HEATERS CONNECTION, THEN THE BACK DOORS WOULDN'T UNLOCK OR BACK WINDOWS WON'T LET DOWN, NOW THE BACK DRIVERS WINDOW FALLS DOWN AUTOMATIC WITHOUT PRESSING BUTTON .
09/10/2014 · Equipment
ENVOY 360 SPEEDOMETERS 2004 READS IM GOING 150 MPH ALL THE TIME. *TR
11/18/2012 · Transmission / drivetrain
2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 62,700 MILES. *TR
07/14/2012 · Fuel system
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM STARTED AT 110,000 MILES ON 2006 GMC ENVOY SLE AWD AND WAS NOTED ON A DEALERSHIP VISIT. UNFORTUNATELY NOW HAS 150,000 MILES WHEN THE . VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL ON FREEWAY WITH WIFE AND CHILDREN, AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. IT HAS REQUIRED NUMEROUS AAA CALLS FOR FUEL OVER THE PAST YEARS AND HAS CREATED A MANY HOURS OF I…
05/03/2012 · Fuel system
2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT GAS GAUGE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE,WAS ON THE EMPTY MARK WITH ABOUT 1/8 TANK GAS LEFT BUT GAUGE READ FULL OR MY GAUGE TO NOT READ CORRECTLY; AFTER FILLING, THE GAUGE WOULD NOT MOVE THE OPPOSITE WOULD OCCUR ALSO; THE GAUGE WOULD SHOW THE TANK WITH MORE GAS THAN WHAT I ACTUALLY HAD. HEY REPLACED THE FLOAT AND STILL NOT WORKING IN FACT…
06/07/2011 · Brakes
A BLOCK FROM MY DRIVEWAY I REALIZED MY BRAKES WERE GONE. I HAD JUST ENOUGH FLUID REMAINING TO DRIVE A FEW BLOCKS TO A MECHANIC. AFTER CHECKING THE LEAK I WAS ADVISED THAT ALL BRAKE LINES NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO RUST. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN IN DIFFEREBT CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR
05/03/2011 · Fuel system
FAULTY FUEL GAUGE SENSOR, AS WELL AS A FAULTY INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THERE IS NO FUEL WHEN I HAVE JUST FILLED UP MY 2006 GMC ENVOY. STARTED WITH FILLING UP MY SUV AND AFTER I GOT GAS, THE GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY WITH THE BELL CHIMING LOW FUEL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY EVEN AFTER HAVING THE CAR SERVICED. IT GOES OFF INTER…
05/02/2011 · Equipment
GMC YUKON XL, FAULTY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WE HAVE A YUKON XL AND OUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND THE DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS ARE ALL NOT WORKING FOR YEARS. WE HAVE A RISK OF RUNNING OVER THE SPEED LIMIT AND ALL THE OTHER INCONVENIENCES OF THE THE OTHER GAUGES THAT WORK ON AND OFF. PLEASE CHECK ON LIN…