2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 3500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. That ranks 12th out of 31 Silverado 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 33%), typically at around 57,291 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 42owner 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 Silverado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 33% | 57,291 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 24% | 107,562 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% | 111,128 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | 73,202 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 68,966 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 7% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | 112,269 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | 79,180 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 125,817 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 123,722 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 41,341 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 75,499 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 25,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 127,361 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 30,998 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 121,938 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 51,684 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 30,998 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 30,998 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving through a rural town going about 45 miles an hour, i applied the brakes and they were very soft, brake pedal went near the floor, eased it home on front brakes (as rear line had ruptured). Upon inspection brake line had rusted in two just behind the fuel tank (long section had rusted away)…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving approximately 4 mph, the clutch panel assembly fractured into the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer on two separate occasions where it was diagnosed that the clutch panel…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and there was an abnormal noise. The contact was a certified mechanic and diagnosed that the fuel injector failed. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. The…
Was driving along at approximately 40 miles an hour when to apply the brakes the brake line ruptured and i had to steer off the road into ditch. *tr
I was driving to work in the morning on 9/23/14 and went to apply the brakes to slow down, when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I was able to slow down while down shifting the transmission and narrowly missing hitting the vehicle in front of me. I pulled over and noticed brake fluid…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 3500 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.