2003 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 9th out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 3,402 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 30% | 3,402 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 20% | 6,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup.
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.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
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 pickup. The contact stated that the fuel system was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was…
While driving the accelerator pedal failed. Vehicle was towed the nearest dealer.*ak
ALL SIX TIRES HAS HAD SIDEWALL DISINTEGRATION OUTSIDE THE TIRE. OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES BUBBLES BLEW UP TO THE SIZE OF BALLOONS AND THEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT. GOODYEAR, RANGLER SR LT, LT 215/85R16, TREAD 6 PLY, ROAD RANGE E, E13007822 / [redacted] MVSM, PPC 2011 ALSO, SIDE VIEW MIRROWS DID NOT EXTEND FAR…
After hitting a bump in the road consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the front suspension. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
While driving warning service brake system illuminated on the dashboard. The abs and parking brake lights also illuminated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and told consumer that abs brakes were inoperable. *ak
Other Chevrolet Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 74 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 75 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 60 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.