2003 Chevrolet Caprice Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 28, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Chevrolet Caprice
A 1972 Chevrolet Caprice four-door pillared sedan in Staten Island. VIN is missing a digit (unusual for the NYS DMVs to be so sloppy) so I cannot tell which eng. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Chevrolet Caprice problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension1 · ~258,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%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.

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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…

Suspension · received Oct 28, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11622323

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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.