Top 20 2003 GMC Sierra Questions & Answers

a/c is putting strain on the engine. could be a problem with the pump as only supposed to drop rpms by a 0.5%to 1% or you have a dirty idler and its not able to get enough air on idle, could even be a blocking air filter.

Are you located somewhere cold? some vehicles will not allow the evap to run its cycle under cold conditions, you shouldnt have to drive more than 180 miles, but you might have too. If you can take it to a heated garage and run it it might help

Who looked at it ? Dealer ? Did the place's you had look at the vehicle hook up a factory scan tool an view data to door module's an the BCM ? Door ajar is a fuction of the door modules an the BCM - body control module . One of these modules is seeing an input that makes it think door is open . The door ajar indicator system consists of the following components: • The driver door module (DDM) • The passenger front door module (PDM) • The body control module (BCM) • The instrument panel cluster (IPC) • The driver information center (DIC) • The driver door ajar switch • The passenger door ajar switch • The left rear door ajar switch • The right rear door ajar switch • The liftgate ajar switch Driver Door Ajar And Passenger Door Ajar The DDM and PDM receive a discrete input from the respective door ajar switch to indicate the status of the door. The DDM or PDM then communicates this status to the IPC via class 2 message. The IPC, upon receipt of this class 2 message, will illuminate the appropriate door ajar message in the DIC and also send a class 2 message to the radio to activate the door ajar audible warning when the following conditions are met: • The transmission is removed from PARK • The vehicle speed is greater then 8.05 km/h (5 mph) Left Rear Door Ajar And Right Rear Door Ajar The BCM receives a discrete inputs from both the left and right rear door and liftgate ajar switches to indicate the status of the doors and liftgate. The BCM then communicates this status to the IPC via class 2 message. The IPC, upon receipt of this class 2 message, will illuminate the appropriate door ajar message in the DIC and also send a class 2 message to the radio to activate the door ajar audible warning when the following conditions are met: • The transmission is removed from PARK • The vehicle speed is greater then 8.05 km/h (5 mph) Could have DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes . Looking at data paramiters on the scan tool tool would show what switch is faulty or what part is .

Check the 10 amp pdm fuse in the cabin fuse panel.

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Check the throttle position sensor it is used to adjust the idle when the engine is cold. The ECT switch by the thermostat outlet will sometimes send the wrong signal to the computer and tell the engine the temp is higher than what it is and that can also cause problems. Hope this helps. I would also check the cat and muffler and be sure the exhaust is not restricted. If it is then back pressure will not allow fuel to be drawn into the cyl. properly. Put your hand on the exhaust pipe and it can give you and idea if the exhaust is partially plugged or restricted. Hope this helps.

It sounds like you could have a sway bar bushing failure

There are four buttons on the steering wheel. a highway, a gas pump, a menu, and an arrow. Press the menu button until the display language is shown. Press the arrow button to change the language, press the menu button again when English is displayed. page 3-50 in your owners manual https://my.gmc.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2003/gmc/sierra_1500/2003_gmc_sierra_owners.pdf I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

Sounds like you need to replace the ignition switch and go from there.

Well, it sounds like a ground problem to me. If a ground problem, it can cause some weird things to happen. See the rear junction block, I'd check those grounds. Because those grounds are connected, ground wire is black, it looks like hunting a needle in a haystack. In the diagram, the top wires should be voltage and bottom wires ground. I guess you could try a separate redundant ground, at rear, for lamp/s? Click on the comment link.

There are four buttons on the steering wheel. a highway, a gas pump, a menu, and an arrow. Press the menu button until the display language is shown. Press the arrow button to change the language, press the menu button again when English is displayed. page 3-50 in your owners manual https://my.gmc.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2003/gmc/sierra_1500/2003_gmc_sierra_owners.pdf I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

http://www.vadengmpp.com/owners-manual/gmc/2003-GMC-Sierra.pdf

This is a tough one because I don't know what would cause it to stick in there. My recommendation would be to use a pliers and pull and twist gently while the engine is heated up.

No relay for guages. try slapping on top of dash to see if they come back on. They are controlled by a fuse and the body control module.

First, verify that the brake lights work correctly with the old lights. If your blinkers work, the brake lights should work as well. It is possible that your brake lights were not working previously. If they do not work, suspect a blown fuse or a defective brake light switch.

Pop the hood. Find the square black fuse box on the driver side (Same side as the windshield washer jug and battery). Pull the top off the fuse block. There will be a label under the lid indicating what the fuses do. The cig lighter fuse is in this fuse block.

Check your connections going to seats

check wheel bearings for adjustment or wear check cv joints for wear or no lubrication

In the underhood fuse block is the park lamp relay , I would start there ! I hope we are talking about the same lights here ? Do you mean the daytime running lights or the lights that come on when you turn on the headlamp switch ? Not the headlamps the Park lamps !