Example carWheel alignment for a 2003 GMC Sierra
Wheel alignment 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 wheel alignment
- 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: Wheel alignment
Need a wheel alignment for the 2003 GMC Sierra? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Power comes from the 4.3L 6-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic.
How the request works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Stay on the road
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Talking to the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Ready when you are
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request wheel alignment
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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