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2003 Gmc SIERRA 3500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	903495
Internal NHTSA #	10445199
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Brand	GMC
Model	SIERRA 3500
Model Year	2003
File date	10/01/12
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I recently had a brake failure on my 2003 gmc sierra 3500 series truck. I was driving when my brakes gave out. The pedal went to the floor and i was barely able to stop before striking a parked car. I took it to the dealer and was told that my brake lines and calipers are corroded and in need of replacement for a $4200. I had the brakes replaced last february and put less than 1000 miles before this incident. The rear brake pads which were replaced then needed to be replaced because of corrosion issues. I have had to replace the brakes on this truck 4 times since i purchased it each time because of corrosion issues. I have been told by gm that i do not drive the truck enough. I am afraid to drive it for two reasons 1. It might not stop when i need it to and 2. Everytime i drive it ends up costing me more money. The transmission lines were replaced last summer for the same issue. This truck has cost me over $20,000 in repairs since 2005 not including maintenance issues. When i contacted gm customer service they were absolutely no help. I was told i do not drive it enough and the fact that the truck is older it is a part of life. They would not even acknowledge that they have a problem. I was told that the nhtsa is conducting an investigation into this matter with gm. If you need any help please call me i would gladly help in this matter.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	21503
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BETHLEHEM, PA
VIN pattern	1GDJK34U93EXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/07/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Gmc SIERRA 3500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Gmc SIERRA 3500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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