2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
The 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Air (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WAS DRIVING TO MY DEALER MOTORHOME SUPERSTORE ,VERO BCH. FL. 78 MILES AWAY I SMELLED SOMETHING HOT AND FLUID SMELL. I STOPPED LOOKED AROUND AND DROVE THE LAST COUPLE OF BLOCKS TO THE RV PLACE WHEN I GOT THERE THEY SAID MY FRONT WHEELS WERE SMOKING I SAW FLUID ALL OVER THE TIRES ,THEY SENT ME TO SERVICE CHEVROLET A FEW BLOCKS AWAY ON SATURDAY HE CALLED ME TO SAY I NEEDED NEW CALIPERS AND ROTORS AND PADS AND FT/SENSORSSEALS COVER BEARINGS COST TO ME 4,826.24///THIS OCCURRED 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE RV ///YESTERDAY I TOOK RV IN FOR SAFETY CHECK AND OIL CHANGE TO MAROONE CHEVY IN GREENACRES ,FL HE SAID THE BACK CALIPERS ARE BURNT ONE BOLT MISSING ,THE SPEED SENSOR IS MELTED CAUSING ABS LIGHT TO STAY ON, APROX COST 2,000. I HEAR NOW THAT THERE ARE OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE 2002/2003 DOLPHIN LX AND HAVE PUT ON LESS THAN 10,000. MILES NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. AT 57,000.MILES. ON ODOMIS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ? I WAS TOLD WORKHORSE WAS THE BEST , I 'M NOT SO SURE NOW? PLANNING A TRIP THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS THIS SUMMER FROM FLORIDA SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?*TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040693001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
INFORMATION ON ISUZU DIESEL ENGINE TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTICS. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 ISUZU N-SERIES AND CHEVROLET AND GMC W-SERIES. *MJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W-SERIES
- 2000 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES (current)
- 2004 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
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- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints