2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Unknown Or Other Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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All Unknown Or Other Complaints

#10726041 |
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
#10616670 |
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
#10567247 |
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
#10325844 |
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...
#10249077 |
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
#10143759 |
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
#10119137 |
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
#10114811 |
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.
#10071175 |
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...
#10066123 |
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.
#10019365 |
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
#10005063 | Fire
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
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