2003 CHEVROLET W3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500
The 2003 CHEVROLET W3500 has received a total of 4 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, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Tiressidewall (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500, potentially affecting up to 253 vehicles.
Recall 05V168000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
Consequence: OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. AT 14,000 MILES THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS TRUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH
GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT/S TT215/85R16 115/1120 LOAD RANDE E TIRES CAME ON A 2003 CHEVY 3500 4X4 ...WITH A DURAMAX ENGINE ...BOTH FRONT TIRES DEVELOPED SIDEWALL BULGES ...BOTH TIRES REPLACED...5 THOUSAND MILE LATER THE SECOND SET DEVELOPED SAME PROBLEM...TRUCK IS STILL AT DEALER WAITING FOR A GOODYEAR REP....LOOKS LIKE THESE TIRES CANT HOLD UP UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE....WOULD BE REALLY BAD IF THIS 8000 POUND TRUCK HAD A BLOWOUT ...*AK
THE BRAKES PULLED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALER WAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET W3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W3500
- 1998 CHEVROLET W3500 — 1 complaint
- 1999 CHEVROLET W3500 — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET W3500 — 2 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET W3500 (current)
- 2004 CHEVROLET W3500 — 9 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET W3500 — 5 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET W3500 — 4 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET W3500 — 3 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET W3500 — 0 complaints
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