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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

6 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10232635 |
VEHICLE LOOSING COOLANT. DETERMINED CYLINDER HEAD DEFECT, TSB #06-06-01-019B. CYLINDER HEAD EMBOSSED WITH CASTECH LOGO DEVELOPED A POROSITY CRACK IN A VERY SPECIFIC AREA. *TR
#10140321 |
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING HE HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSMISSION MODULE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL SHIFTING HARD, AND THE RPMS REVVED. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DID NOT REMEDY THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON THE CLUSTER ASSEMBLY. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED IT, AND IT SEEMED TO WORK WELL AT THIS TIME. THE THIRD PROBLEM WAS WITH A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR KIT, TWO GASKETS, CASE, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY, CARRIER GEARS, AND SHIMS. THE NOISE WAS STILL HEARD. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT INSTALL CARPET TO CUT DOWN ON THE NOISE. THE FINAL PROBLEM WAS WITH A LOSS OF REAR TRACTION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN IDENTIFYING THE ROOT OF THE TRACTION PROBLEM.*AK THE...
#10107108 |
WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK ABS DISPLAYED BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED ON INCLINES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE ODOMETER FAILED AND ADDED EXTRA MILEAGE. THE TIRES STARTED SEPARATING AFTER 300 MILES. THE RADIO BECAME HOT AND SHORTED OUT. THE AIR CONDITIONER SHORTED OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE NEW VEHICLE CHECKLIST WAS NOT FILLED OUT NOR REVIEWED WITH HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE KNOCKS. THE CONSUMERS FINGERS WERE BURNED BY THE RADIO AFTER IT GOT HOT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HEARD A GROWLING NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER HEARD A BUZZING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE COMING DOWN A...
#10076133 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM . *AK *NM
#10064549 |
ENGINE MAKES A TAPPING SOUND WHEN COLD OR WARM. DEALER SAID IT WAS CALLED A PISTON SLAP. DEALER ALSO SAID THAT THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE SITUATION AT THIS TIME AND THAT IT WOULD NOT HURT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HEAR ENGINE NOISE ON A NEW VEHICLE. *JB
#10054610 |
TICKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP, OCCURS AT IDLE. *AK

Other 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Problem Areas

Service Brakes 124 complaints Electrical System 61 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 46 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 45 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 44 complaints Steering 38 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 21 complaints Tires 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 18 complaints Steeringcolumn 15 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 8 complaints Engine 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Fuel System Diesel 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 6 complaints Parking Brake 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 4 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Suspensionfronthub 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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