Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 010310010 | 01/01/2007 | 010310010F | 10021116 | Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns. *kb | 03/07/2007 |
| 3009 | 05/01/2008 | 3009H | 10021013 | Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph. *kb updated 8/25/08. *pe | 02/22/2007 |
| 020307002 | 03/01/2005 | 020307002A | 10014945 | Revised front caster and camber adjustment procedure. original not yet received. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 3009A | 3009B | 10008845 | Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 -60 mph. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 00313 | 01/01/2004 | 10008867 | Squeak or creak noise from underbody over bumps. *mj | 08/24/2004 | |
| 030310006 | 09/01/2005 | 10005554 | Reference guide for the technician to upgrade a vehicle from factory wheels and tires to 20 inch wheels and tires, which are available through gmspo. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| 01555 | 01/01/2004 | 10005395 | D height specification missing from si. sit bulletin 1410632. *tt | 02/24/2004 | |
| 030309002 | 07/01/2007 | 030309002B | 10005181 | Rear leaf spring slap or clunk noise (replace spring inserts) *tt updated 10/18/07. *nj | 02/11/2004 |
| 030308002 | 12/01/2005 | 030308002B | 10002851 | Rattle/squeak from front of vehicle. *tt *ar | 09/26/2003 |
| 030310001 | 01/01/2008 | 030310001D | 10000959 | Tire slowly goes flat and/or excessive wheel vibration caused by bead splits (replace wheels with new heavy duty rim version) *tt *ar updated 4/11/08. *nj | 04/09/2003 |
| 010310010C | 09/01/2004 | 010310010D | 628870 | Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns. bulletin 01-03-10-010b not received. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 01712 | 01/01/2004 | 10006411 | Left front of vehicle sits low. sit bulletin 1454860. *tt | 05/03/2004 | |
| 990308002A | 05/01/2004 | 990308002B | 611289 | Front suspension coil spring noise. *tt | 06/01/2000 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||||
| 060308002 | 03/01/2006 | 10019852 | Revised upper control arm replacement. *tt | 05/05/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| 3340 | 09/23/2006 | 3340C | 10020874 | Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. axle differential leak seal shaft. *kb | 01/25/2007 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| PIP4054A | 02/01/2008 | PIP4054B | 10024345 | Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe | 04/07/2008 |
| 3000A | 01/01/2004 | 3000B | 10008901 | Rear axle locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns. *mj | 08/25/2004 |
| 3028 | 01/01/2004 | 10008797 | Replacement tailgate cables bind at shoulder bolt. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| 00347A | 11/18/2003 | 10004123 | Rear spring slap or clunk noise. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra denali. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a squeaking sound in the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the rear axle bearing needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the part was not being manufactured and the failure could not be repaired. the current and failure mileages were 105,000. kmj | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra denali. while driving 35 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound in the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the rear axle bearing needed to be replaced however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the part was not being manufactured and the failure could not be repaired. the current and failure mileage was 105,000. kmj | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra denali. while traveling 35 mph the contact noticed a squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the rear axle barring needed to be replaced. however the contact was informed by the dealer that the part(151-159-15) is not manufactured and the failure can not be repaired. the current and failure mileages were 105,000. bml | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 2 | 08/31/2002 | |
| 2003 sierra steering mechanism makes a noise. *ts the consumer was told when the part in the steering was replaced under warranty, someone placed it on too tight and now the part was out of shape. the mechanic also stated that the part would have to be lubricated often because there were no grease fittings on it. *jb updated. 07/21/06. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 4517 | 3 | 05/01/2003 |
| Dt: consumer stated the right front wheel on his vehicle grabbed, and pulled the vehicle to the right. the service dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the brakes. consumer stated the abs light did not illuminate. the vehicle is still under warranty. *jb on several occasions, the right front wheel would lock up causing the vehicle to jump across lanes before the vehicle stopped.*tt *sb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 35000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Right front wheel hub failed at relatively few miles. making a vibration and noise at any speed, heating up.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 1 | ||
| There have been no injuries due to the front hub bearing being worn but when we make a turn we always felt a knocking in the steering wheel which made us think of something being loose. we had a mechanic look at it just by shaking the wheel you could tell something was worn. we are trying to find out if there is or going to be a recall on it because the truck is a 2003 sierra and all mechanics we've spoke to do not believe the bearing she be worn already. this has left us without a vehicle until it gets resolved. thank you for your time. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 12/17/2003 | 4486 | 2 | 10/10/2003 |
| Passenger's side rear suspension vibrated while driving at any speed, resulting in the passenger side tire developing bulges. passenger's side tire was replaced, and the other tires were rotated. the failure recurred on passenger's side rear tire.*ak | |||