2003 Chevrolet W-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W-Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series. That ranks 2nd out of 10 W-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 48,063 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet W-Series 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, Air | 1 | 100% | 48,063 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Chevrolet W-Series recalls (1)
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Equipment; electrical system
Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
Was driving to my dealer motorhome superstore ,vero bch. Fl. 78 miles away i smelled something hot and fluid smell. I stopped looked around and drove the last couple of blocks to the rv place when i got there they said my front wheels were smoking i saw fluid all over the tires ,they sent me to…
Other Chevrolet W-Series years
← 2002 W-Series · 2004 W-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 W-Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 W-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 W-Series | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, air problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W-Series model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.