S Utility (2003)
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Complaints by Engine Code
GMC S Utility Unidentified Engine
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LL8
4.2L 6-cylView details
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L35
4.3L 6-cylView details
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LA1
3.4L 6-cylView details
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L59
5.3L 8-cylView details
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L31
5.7L 8-cylView details
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L61
2.2L 4-cyl / 170 hpView details
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LM7
5.3L 8-cylView details
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7.4-V8-Gas
7.4L 8-cylView details
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LN2
2.2L 4-cylView details
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LNJ
3.4L 6-cylView details
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2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
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L52
3.5L 5-cylView details
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LM7 Iron
5.3L 8-cylView details
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L43
2.2LView details
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LR4
4.8L 8-cylView details
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L66
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC S Utility, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2003 GMC S Utility
On a used 2003 GMC S Utility, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the fuel system (17), the electrical system (16) and the transmission and drivetrain (13). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2003 GMC S Utility about the fuel system.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2003 GMC S Utility about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2003 GMC S Utility about the transmission and drivetrain.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2003 GMC S Utility about the brakes.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2003 GMC S Utility about the engine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2003-2003 GMC S Utility complaints?
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the electrical system and the transmission.
Is the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility have?
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints on file for the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003-2003 GMC S Utility.
What should I check before buying a used GMC S Utility?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the electrical system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the S Utility have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2003 GMC S Utility. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 81 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.