Lexus Gs430 2003
Model Gs430 made in 2003 by Lexus got 4 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and service brakes, electric. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| LSB-0015-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034245 | Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des | 10/29/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 00304 | 03/26/2004 | 10006544 | Accessory drive belt noise. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00401 | 12/21/2001 | 00401 | 10017720 | Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. all lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. lexus. *tt | 11/21/2005 |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 3LF | 07/24/2003 | 10003487 | Special service campaign 3lf to inspect and/or replace the throttle body assembly. an electrical contact in the throttle body motor may malfunction causing the malfunction indicator light (mil) to illuminate on the dash and the engine cont | 10/21/2003 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 1 | 10/15/2003 | ||
| Rear center and the rear driver's seat belt were installed incorrectly by the manufacturer. the only way the seat belts will fasten is if they are crisscrossed, and then depending on who fastens the belt first, will determine which occupant will be trapped in seat belt. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 63144 | 2 | |
| Total brakes failure twice. dealer was not able to identify problem the first time and the brakes were working again after a few shutoffs/restarts of the engine. the second time, dealer claimed that it has located an open circuit in pump motor - many parts were replaced at $2,550.53. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 3 | 12/30/2002 | |
| I own a 2003 lexus gs 430 vehicle. during the time that i have owned this vehicle, i continue to experience vibration and brake and wheel wear on the front end assembly. the dealership has aligned the front end and changed tires, but the problem is repeating. i believe that the vehicle is improperly designed either to accept 17 in. tires or to handle a 4.3 liter engine. the dealership insists that all you have to do is rotate tires every 5,000 miles and there is no problem, but this is not the case. as a result of the run-out and out of balance condition in the front end of the vehicle, the braking is unrepeatable, and, i believe, causes a sever safety concern. the problem happens within 3,000 to 4,000 miles of an alignment. i believe that this problem is endemic to lexus gs 430's with 17 inch tires and believe that the dealership is not interested in confronting a design problem. i am asking that this be investigated. i also intend to contact toyota directly. *la | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/18/2010 | 54000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs430. while driving 2 mph attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the vehicle to crash into a cement pole. the front fender and hood of the vehicle were damaged. the contact stated that due to the impact her neck and body lunged forward during the crash; however, she was not bruised. the police was notified; however, the contact did not indicate whether a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop to be inspected by the insurance company. the manufacturer will be notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | CHARLOTTE | 28212 | HENDRICKS LEXUS | 704-568-4122 |