2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Unknown Or Other Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
12 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
CONTACT OWN A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, WHILEDRIVING ATAPPROXIMATED 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDALWAS DEPRESSED IN A PANIC SIITUATION AND THE PEDALWENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR BOARD. 8BF
FRAME RUST ENOUGH TO VOID INSPECTION. RUST NOTICED WITHIN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE NOW FAILS INSPECTION. I HAVE ANOTHER OLDER GM VEHICLE HOUSED IN THE SAME PLACE, DRIVEN IN THE SAME AREA WITH DOUBLE THE MILEAGE AND THREE YEARS OLDER WITHOUT THIS ISSUE. I FEEL IT IS DESIGN/MATERIALS ISSUE. *JS
ON MY WAY TO WORK I WAS TURNING INTO GAS STATION AND MY BRAKES FAILED I GOT STOPPED WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING .BRAKE LINE BROKE ON FRONT LEFT SIDE HAD TOWED TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY REPLACED BRAKE LINE AND WAS TOLD ALL OTHER LINES CORODED AND NEED REPLACED TOO EXPENSIVE IBROUGHT TRUCK HOME
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE I CAN FIND ON YOUR SITE TO SEND A COMPLAINT TO,MY ISSUE IS WITH ALL THE CHEVROLET RECALLS THAT ARE OUT THERE FOR MY TRUCK I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN A LETTER OR A CARD OR ANY OTHER KIND OF NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK SINCE NEW AND HAVE HAD TO COME HERE TO PRINT EVERYTHING OUT AND TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IT RESOLVED. SO I GUESS WHEN THEY SELL THE CAR OR TRUCK THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE ANY MORE TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS? I HAVE A CHEVROLET 2003 Z71 4X4 [XXX] IN MY OPINION THIS IS NOT VERY GOOD COMPANY TO CONSUMER RELATIONS. I DO THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE BEING HERE AS THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN SEEM TO KEEP UP...
IN DECEMBER OF 2007 MY 2003 CHEVROLET EXTENDED CAP SILVERADO TRUCK'S SPEEDOMETER STARTED JUMPING AND GETTING STUCK; IT GAVE INACCURATE SPEED WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. JAN 08-AN AUTO REPAIR SERVICE CHARGED ME $108.98 FOR A SPEED SENSOR, $75.74 FOR A CONNECTOR, AND BECAUSE OF THE TIME SPAN TO FIX, $86.95 FOR A NEW BATTERY GONE DEAD. THE SPEEDOMETER CONTINUED TO JUMP AND GET STUCK, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO PAY TO GET SPEEDOMETER REPLACED. BY NOV 08 ? SYMPTOMS GOT WORSE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, AT FIRST GOT STUCK AT 85MPH WHEN GOING 60, THEN IT CLIMBED TO 120MPH, THEN IT WENT PAST 120MPH AND IS NOW PERMANENTLY STUCK ON "R" ON THE DRIVE GEAR PANEL (STRAIGHT DOWN). MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRED AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
SPEEDOMETER STARTED STICKING AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE, NOW THE SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY JUST SEND THEM OFF TO A SPEEDOMETER REPAIR SHOP ALL THE TIME. I CALLED SOME SPEEDOMETER REPAIR SHOPS AND THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WAS QUITE COMMON FOR THE 2003 CHEVY TRUCK.*JB
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER.*MR THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO ZERO. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUSTER. THE GAS GAUGE WAS INACCURATE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS. THE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK OF FUEL REMAINING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL MODULE ASSEMBLY. *NM
2003 CHEVEY 2500 HD CREW CAB DURAMAX. THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS AND WILL NOT RETURN TO 0. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS REALLY COLD, ALL OF THE GAUGES STOP WORKING. NO ACCIDENTS, AND NO CONSEQUENCES EXCEPT FOR THE COST OF REPAIR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SERVICE SHOPS IN CANADA AND HERE IN MINNEAPOLIS, AND BOTH SAY IT IS A FAIRLY FREQUENT PROBLEM. IN FACT, GMC HAS OPENED A SHOP IN CALIFORNIA WHICH DEALS ONLY WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WHY IS THIS PROBLEM NOT FIXED MY GMC, IF IT A PROBLEM THEY KNOW EXISTS.
CONSTANT WIND NOISE FROM HOOD HINGE FLAPS AND TOP WINDSHIELD SEAL AT 50 AND ABOVE. ALSO DRIVER DOOR SEAL SQUEALS. I REPAIRED THE FLAPPING NOISES MYSELF AFTER THE DEALER TRIED 6 TIMES AND SAID IT WAS MY BUG DEFLECTOR. THE DOOR SEAL WAS REPLACED AFTER 6 TRIPS AND IS WORSE NOW THAN THEN. I REPAIRED THIS AS WELL AS I COULD. THEY REPLACED 1 OF 3 SEALS. AFTER 6 VISITS FOR MY GOODYEAR TIRES (NOTHING FOUND WRONG AGAIN) THEY DECIDE TO REPLACE THEM. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO GET TIRES AND THEN THEY REPLACED 2. THE TRANS IS CLUNKER AND HAS COMPUTER SOFTWARE ISSUES CAUSING SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE. THE COMPUTER THINKS IT IS OK SO NO CODES WILL BE STORED. I ALSO POINTED OUT THE GM TSB'S TO THEM ON THIS PROBLEM. I MAY AS WELL GO TO THE ZOO FOR SERVICE AT LEAST I GET...
I HAVE A 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1/2 TON PICKUP WITH 29000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE UP AND RUINED MY REAR BRAKE PADS. CHEVY SAYS THAT THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE OF POOR MAINTENANCE ON MY PART. I DID EVERYTHING REQUIRED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. I HAVE TALKED WITH THREE OF MY FRIENDS WHO HAVE THE SAME PICKUP AND THEIR REAR BRAKES FAILED AT LOWER MILEAGES AND WERE COVERED AND THE DEALER ALSO INSTALLED A SPECIAL BRAKE DIRT COVER TO THE REAR BRAKES TO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM. I CONTEND THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE REAR DISC BRAKES AND CAN EXPECT TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKES IN ANOTHER 18000 T0 24000 MILES. WOULD YOU LOOK INTO THIS MATTER FOR ME.
THE BLUE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR HIGH BEAMS WAS ON. THE LIGHT WAS VERY BRIGHT. THE CONSUMER ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD AS A RESULT. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO PUT A PIECE OF TAPE OVER THE INDICATOR LIGHT. *NLM
VEHICLE FIRE-SHUT TRUCK OFF AND WAS GOING INTO MY HOME WHEN I HEARD A POP NOISE TURNED AND LOOKED AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WAS SMOKING AND FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD.TRUCK WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITH IN MINUTES. TS
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
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
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 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