New '03 cadillac ext. When applying brakes "clunk" occurs between 15mph down to 0 MPH. Rpm drops quickly from 1000 to 500 then at onset of clunk, raises back to 1000. Sensation of clunk is significant enough to be felt by all occupants within the vehicle.
The worst 2003 Cadillac Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Tailgate cable breakage
General motors filed a defect notice 04v‑129 on march 17, 2004, which outlines a program to replace the tailgate cables installed in affected model year 2000-2004 vehicles.refer to odi's closing report for ea04-005 for additional information.odi is aware of reports of tailgate cable breakage occurring in model year 1999 and earlier vehicles.these vehicles were equipped with similar tailgate cables as addressed by 04v‑129, but are not being addressed by campaign o4v-129.odi is initiating a separate investigation to address these vehicles.the complaint-injury-fatality statistics summarized above pertain to model year 2000-2004 vehicles. The complaint-injury statistics for model year 1999 and earlier vehicles are summarized on the opening resume for that investigation.
EA04005
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Cadillac Truck 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Replacement of factory-equipped tires with lt rated tires
- New tech line software available to reduce indicator bulb illumination by 65% due to reports that the...
- Tech 2 update available for the passenger door module
What 2003 Cadillac Truck owners say
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Questions about the 2003 Cadillac Truck
Is the 2003 Cadillac Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Cadillac Truck, fewer than a typical Cadillac Truck model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Cadillac Truck?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Cadillac Truck have?
No recalls on record.
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