2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
The 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (13 complaints), Service Brakes (10 complaints), and Electrical System (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVING THROUGH A RURAL TOWN GOING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE VERY SOFT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT NEAR THE FLOOR, EASED IT HOME ON FRONT BRAKES (AS REAR LINE HAD RUPTURED). UPON INSPECTION BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED IN TWO JUST BEHIND THE FUEL TANK (LONG SECTION HAD RUSTED AWAY). REPLACED LINE GOING TO REAR BRAKES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE CLUTCH PANEL ASSEMBLY FRACTURED INTO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH PANEL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,337.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,444.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,444.
WAS DRIVING ALONG AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES AN HOUR WHEN TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND I HAD TO STEER OFF THE ROAD INTO DITCH. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030730011 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION, COLD HESITATION, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P0701, P1709, P1711, P1713, P0841, P0843, P0847, P0870, P0872, AND P0875. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 100 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 73 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 114 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 97 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 64 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 (current)
- 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 46 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 41 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 35 complaints
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