2003 Gulf Stream MotorhomeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Tires20
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel system, other10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Seat belts10
Structure10
Trailer hitches11
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Motorhome year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Motorhome median. How we score

'86'88'91'92'93'94'96'97'98'99'00'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Motorhome owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH GULF STREAM COACH MODEL 6280. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD PLENTY OF OIL AND COOLANT AND WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. THE CONSUMER THEN TRIED A HIGHER GRADE OF GAS. THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME BACK ON, BUT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE…
Complaint 10082177 · Jul 13, 2004
RECEIVED RECAL 03V329000 CONCERNING T-1CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE CONSUMER AND A DEALER HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER GULF STREAM TO GET THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT RESPONDING TO THEIR REQUESTS. GULF STREAM BT CRUISER 2003. *AK
Complaint 10042432 · Oct 7, 2003
PARTIAL LISTING: IMPROPERLY SECURED PASSENGER RESTRAINTS IN BELTED, SEATED POSITIONS; IMPROPER TIE DOWN OF THE SEAT MECHANISMS IN BELTED SEATED POSITIONS; LEAKS IN THE LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM AT TIME OF DELIVERY; INSTALLATION OF CABINET WORK OF SUFFICIENT WEIGHT TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN AN…
Complaint 10008096 · Feb 25, 2003

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