2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 4th out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 150,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 | 25% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 17% | 72,515 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 51,459 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 41,208 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 101,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500.
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
- Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion/Leakage (PE11040) — opened Dec 14, 2011, closed Aug 16, 2012, led to recall 12V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES PREMATURELY DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE BUCKLES FAILED TO LOCK THE SEAT BELTS TO SECURE A PASSENGER. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT A SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN 2016, BUT THE…
While driving vehicle, all electrical stopped, discovered that the ignition had turned off by itself and caused a loss of all power creating dangerous steering and stopping situation.. I was able to pull to the side of road and stopped vehicle. Took the truck to chevrolet dealer in sarasota rt. 41…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the transmission failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the cause of failure was unknown. However, the technician stated that the maf censor needed to be…
When the vehicle fuel tank is filled, gas fumes are detected and some fuel can be seen on the bottom of the tank (a few drops of fuel). As the tank contents lower the smell and leak goes away. An access hole on the side of the van reveals that the tank has a small leak where the plastic fill neck…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the front driver and rear seat belts would not latch and one of the rear seat belts was completely inoperable. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, seat belts, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.