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Used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Couldn't ask for anything more.

rustysmith, 03/03/2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

6 years later, I'm still happy with my purchase. It's been a great truck with no worries. The only problem I've had is not getting the speedometer fixed before the recall ran out. My own fault. Other than that, only oil changes for over 120k miles. Reliability on these trucks is second-to-none. I have three friends with the same body style (one '04 and two '05's) and all have over 100k miles w/only 3 problems. My speedometer went out @ 105k. On the '05, his alternator went out @ 134k and his tranny went @ 166k. Using the gold standard of reliability, he has an '01 Camry. The starter went @ 150k and the tranny @ 160k. GM seems to be catching up to the Japanese automakers. Great job.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Jason 95834, 03/04/2003
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab SLE Rwd LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have taken all the makes for this type of truck for a test drive, and this truck was the one. The GMC has the best handeling/comfort, good power and excellent seats and interior(did not look tastless or cheasy).Hardly any wind noise and no annoying vibrations. Build quality I am most impressed with. Someone in a Mustang t-boned the truck on the drivers side and caused 3K worth of damage. Totaled the Mustang. Most importantly no one was injured. I got the truck back after the body shop fixed and cleaned it up.Hats off to the guys at the body shop and to the GMC division for building a great truck keeping my wife safe.

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4 out of 5 stars

Best Truck on the market

Russell, 06/16/2009
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Original owner. 130k miles. RELIABILITY-I've only had 2 problems, and 1 (speedometer) was a recall. The catalytic converter went out at 115k, but other than that, no rattles, no squeaks, not even a brake job. Overall reliability is good, better than my Toyota Matrix. DRIVETRAIN-GM says this V6 has less HP than Ford's, but this pickup (w/3.42 rear end) sure feels stronger than my brother's (w/3.55). No oil leaks at 130k, no slips in the tranny. INTERIOR-I like it, but most auto critics say it looks cheap. Seats are plush and ride is comfy. Overall reliability may belong to Honda/Toyota, but GM's powertrain sold me. None of the tranny problems typical of Hondas, better engines than Toyota.

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2 out of 5 stars

I Hate this vechile

justin d leblanc, 09/16/2004
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

i bought this truck in june of 2003. i am very disappointed in the performance of this truck, the service from this dealership, and the warranty work performed. to tell you a little about this truck at 2000 miles the ac went out, at 4500 the heater went out, at 16000 miles the distributor cap went out causing me to have it towed. other things that have gone wrong from the shocks going out, the steering vibrates as you drive, the transmission kicks hard when put in gear. i strongly advise no one to buy this truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

American Made

Evan, 01/25/2006
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

With 50,000 miles on the odometer I couldnt be more pleased with the way this truck has held up. Don't try telling a GMC owner that his truck is a Chevy. I have been more than pleased with this trucks reliability, fuel consumption and overall satisfaction. Equipped with the 4.8 and an aftermarket Hyptertech chip gives this truck enough power to scare V8 Mustangs and Camaros. Add that with a bed to haul pretty much anything and a good tow capacity make this truck ideal for a high school or college student that can be assured of safety in an accident should that occur. Overall a great buy!

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