2003 Chevrolet C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series. That ranks 3rd out of 9 C/K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 43% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 1 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 8 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Poor braking power. Replaced rotors & rear brakes due to rotors rusting out at only 23,000 miles. In hard stop pedal will go to floor. Chevy says this is normal...been this way since new. *tr
My 2003 chevy silverado has a speedometer issue that says i ma going 30 when i am stopped. Gm puts out a recall but will only fix it if the mileage is less than 70k. Mine went out at 72k, how convenient. This in my opinion is a safety issue not knowing how fast you are going. If not knowing how…
Repacked the steering column due to a popping noise. Then it came back. So they said they replaced it. And know it is back again. *jb
When the weather gets cold the instrument panel quits working, or parts of it quit working. When the weather gets above 20 degrees above zero the gauges start working. It is a very dangerous thing to have happen when driving. We have contacted the service department to learn this is a common…
While at a 4th celebration on the tailgate of my american chevrolet truck my wife and 15 month old little boy, was sitting there and the tailgate cables on my 2003 duramax broke causing my wife and child to hit the ground busting his lip. I only hope the is no teeth damage. Will chevrolet replace…
Other Chevrolet C/K Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Series | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.