2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevy VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN. That ranks 4th out of 8 Chevy VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 20% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 49,698 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 83,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN.
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
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
New vehicles have blinding headlights. Very bad. Why are these being allowed on the road!?
2003 chevy venture suddenly accelerate and continually gain speed even without my foot on the gas pedal. I actually have to ride the brakes to get within the 25 mph speed limit all the way. This event repeating themselves every two days waiting for an accident. I went atleast 4 mechanics they…
Fuel filler neck leaks due to corrosion. This vehicle has the lh doors and the fuel neck is routed in the wheel well. *tr
I noticed a very strong odor of gas every time i filled the car. In december, i saw a larger pool of gas under my car as i was fill the tank. I looked under and saw most of the gas was spilling onto the ground. Took the car in to the deal and found out the filler tube was rusted through. The reason…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet 1500 conversion van.(n/a) the contact stated while driving at approximately 50 mph, the driver seat independently became extremely hot and scorched the seat. The dealer advised that the failure was caused by an electrical shortage. The vehicle was not repaired…
Other Chevrolet Chevy VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevy VAN | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevy VAN | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevy VAN | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevy VAN | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevy VAN | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevy VAN | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevy VAN | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Chevy VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy VAN model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.