Gmc C5500 2003

Model C5500 made in 2003 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding communications and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
SB05-08-133-001B09/01/200910033631Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe08/30/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
030602005A10/01/200403060200510002857Engine coolant loss with no visible leaks. *tt updated *eh09/29/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
0151201/01/2004100054626.6 liter duramax diesel engine fuel knock noise. various models including the 2004 gmc c4500 and c5500. sit bulletin 1406247. *tt02/27/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
001496A01/01/200410005513This message is in regard to duramax turbocharger noises or possibly a performance or fuel economy complaint. service vme. 6.6 lb7 diesel engine. p0102, p0103, p0236. *tt03/01/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
07060500504/01/200710022264Diesel engine - low engine power/performance, poor acceleration, eshaust smoke/hissing noise, mil/ses on, dtc's p0101, p0236. (install updated engine exhaust brake valve). *kb07/24/2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
448812/13/20074488A10023475Right outside door handle inoperative. *nj12/13/2007
SEATS
SB05-08-133-001B09/01/200910033631Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe08/30/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
PI-00983A06/01/201110039488Ready08/01/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR
SB05-08-133-001B09/01/200910033631Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe08/30/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING
SB05-08-133-001B09/01/200910033631Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe08/30/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PIT-4515A10/01/200910032452Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe03/26/2010
PIT-493510/01/200910032455Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo03/26/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
PI-00983A06/01/201110039488Ready08/01/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
PIT-493510/01/200910032455Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo03/26/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
PIT-493510/01/200910032455Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo03/26/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY
SB05-08-133-001B09/01/200910033631Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe08/30/2010
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR
PIT-503309/01/201010036044Chevrolet/gmc: replacement rear stabilizer bar (relocate link brackets). if the rear stabilizer bar needs replacing, the new bar is shorter and will require relocation of the stabilizer bar link brackets. *pe03/09/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
08/06/200450012003/30/2003
 My truck has less than 22000 miles on it it is 2003 gmc 5500 the rear wheel seal on the driver side goes out, causing the anti lock brake to activate when the road isn't wet or slippery dose not happen every time making it hard to stop some times causes running stop lights or sings i have had this worked on 3 times no body at gmc takes this sierious. pleas help me . *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04/01/200418000106/01/2002
 Suspension problems, causing abnormal tire wear. extreme road noise and rumble at high speeds. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
WIMADISON53719DON MILLER GMC