Diana,
I wouldn't be too concerned about it being the first model year. You'll find that the 04s and 05s have their quirks as well, so it seems like GM has introduced a new problem or 2 every model year.
I was VERY hesitant to buy an 03 because of the newness, but caved in. I have not regretted it. I have had some problems with it:
* windshield molding coming loose
* door rubber loose on passenger side
* excessive pinging from muffler
* AC blowing hot air
* AC being noisy
* wipers refusing to return to intermittent once on high
* problems getting a full tank of gas
These were all covered in TSBs, meaning that GM recognized these as problems and had a solution for them - all covered under warranty. None of them were dangerous, just annoying at times. And they're not restricted to just the 03 model year - and they won't effect every 03.
Chances are, if the truck you're looking at had issues, they were fixed by the previous owner. If not, you have this board as a source for solutions. As much trouble as my H2 gave me (most of the probs occurred in the first 9 months), I wouldn't have traded it for absolutely anything.
Stacy
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2003 yellow Lux, 12" Bulletproof lift, 42" Pitbull Rockers, 20" Ultra Predators, Corsa sport exhaust, painted interior
2004 Cadillac Escalade, white diamond, dual tip chrome exhaust, 20" chrome 9-spoke rims, altezzas - TOTALLED!!!! Replaced with a nondescript 2009 Chevy Tahoe
1970 VW Karmann Ghia, black with a flame job and too many mods to list
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