Example carBattery boost for a 2003 GMC Sierra
Battery boost for the 2003 GMC Sierra: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 GMC Sierra for battery boost
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2003 GMC Sierra: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,612 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 GMC Sierra
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 570 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (274), electrical system (115) and power train (56). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V161000 | 2005-04-22 | parking brake | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE. |
| 05V163000 | 2005-04-22 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT,... |
| 04V562000 | 2004-11-26 | equipment adaptive/mobility | ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
| 04V225000 | 2004-05-11 | seat belts:front:anchorage | CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE ONE SEATING POSITION, THE CENTER REAR SEAT, EQUIPPED WITH CHILD... |
| 04V129000 | 2004-03-17 | structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. |
| 04V045000 | 2004-02-04 | service brakes, hydraulic | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE. |
| 03V018000 | 2003-01-23 | visibility:windshield | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUOUS URETHANE BONDING BEAD BETWEEN THE BODY SURFACE AND THE WINDSHIELD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 GMC Sierra: Battery boost
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for battery service on the 2003 GMC Sierra we arrange a trusted shop. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your Sierra and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.3L 6-cylinder. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. It uses the 4.3L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
How we help
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Ready to ask?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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