2003 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical problems

Filed Jun 11, 2023 · Electrical · NM

An accident has not occurred yet, but it something I'm concerned deeply about. Awhile back there was a recall on the instrument cluster of the gmc Sierra 1500 (possibly othets on the list, im sure). I did wind up having the cluster replaced, there didn't seem to be any issues at the time. Now...the replacement cluster has gone haywire. I notice no issues with operations at this time. But the cluster doesn't register certain things or it fluctuates on and off, or doesn't read correctly at all. Is it possible that the replacement could have been bad as well?

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel would not function properly. The contact indicated that the fuel gauge and speedometer were both inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument panel was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Electrical · 72,151 miles · TN · fire

Speedometer sticking and going crazy ,cluster lighting in/out then gauges stopped working then whole cluster shorted and had dash fire.

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Electrical · 120,250 miles · PA

Started vehicle in morning and noticed no readings from any gages, (oil press., temp., tach., fuel, speed) nor could I read odometer. Surrounding dash lights functional. While driving, I hit a bump in the road .... Everything began to work. At end of day leaving work, no problem ..... Stopped on way home, restarted, problem returned. Turned steering wheel, problem gone. Arrived home, turned vehicle off ..... Restart, problem back again. Search on net says it is the instrument cluster. What is the cost for new/used cluster? Is it easy to install?

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 71,000 miles · LA

This is a complaint about you, not listing a recall by gm on the dash board cluster mine has failed, the speedometer no longer works -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- gm parts bulletins & information - to cadillac, chevrolet and gmc dealers subject:bulletin gmp07-174 - special coverage adjustment #07187' instrument panel cluster gauge needle functionmessage #:vsu20071575 campaign - instrument cluster warranty extended # 07187c: special coverage adjustment - instrument panel cluster gauge needle function - (mar 20, 2009) I looked in your website and found nothing related.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · VA

My 2003 gmc sierra pick-up has erratic speedometer reading. Speedometer reads various speeds while vehicle is at a stop. Impossible to determine actual speed due to this problem. Gm issued a service bulletin and offered free replacement to all effected vehicles. No notice was sent to owners. When I found out about the service bulletin, it was too late. There was a time restriction on it. Apparently my speedometer lasted a bit longer than many. However my problem is exactly the one referenced in the bulletin. I think gm should pay for the repair. The local dealer said it would cost me $470.00. I've owned many vehicles, and never once has a speedometer failed due to "normal wear and tear."

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MI

My 2003 gmc sierra 1500 speedometer doesn't work. It shows high speeds after the truck is shut off. It seems to work in warm weather but doesn't work in cold weather. Not sure when the speedometer is accurate.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,000 miles · CA

2003 gmc sierra truck, steering, has a clunking noise started about 5,000 miles, told by mechanic to take to a dealer, was not the first time he had heard of this problem and was not something he wanted to undertake due to liability, another problem with to much play or (slap) in the drive shaft, took it to dealer they replaced drive shaft, did not solve problem , so apparently they did not know how to solve problem and basically were grabbing at straws, I still have problem, front running lights keep burning out (electrical problem).

Filed Dec 15, 2009 · Electrical · 158,000 miles · VA

Vehicle repeatedly goes into "reduced engine power" without warning. Very dangerous when you are on the highway and suddenly lose power. Has been happening infrequently for the last two years. Now happens almost daily.

Filed May 6, 2009 · Electrical · 66,667 miles · CA

My 2003 gmc 1500 extended cab pickup's instrument cluster is not working. Speedometer doesn't even work. This is not safe. I have to park my truck, or even get it taken for speeding. Not to mention if there is an accident because gm has a faulty part. That is not fair. I and thousands of others have complained to them but no solution. Plus I have less than 70,000 miles on my truck.