2003 Chevrolet Caprice Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caprice years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Caprice. That ranks 6th out of 8 Caprice model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 258,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Caprice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 258,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Chevrolet Caprice recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an after-market suspension ball joint by Driveworks, Part Number: DWK208. The contact stated that while in reverse there was a banging sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that…
Other Chevrolet Caprice years
← 1997 Caprice · 2011 Caprice →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caprice | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 Caprice | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 Caprice | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Caprice | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Caprice | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Caprice | 65 | 4 |
| 1995 Caprice | 88 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Caprice?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Caprice?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Caprice a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caprice model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.