2003 Chevrolet W3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet W3500. That is the most of any W3500 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner 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 W3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 50% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 18,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Chevrolet W3500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. Fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel filler neck.
Risk: Overflow fuel may result in high amount of diesel fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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.
The steering wheel locks when applying pressure to the brake pedal. The consumer called the manufacturer and has been to the dealer several times. At 14,000 miles the dealer installed a new power steering pump. The dealer also stated this is normal for this truck. Please provide details. *ph
Goodyear wrangler at/s tt215/85r16 115/1120 load rande e tires came on a 2003 chevy 3500 4x4 ...with a duramax engine ...both front tires developed sidewall bulges ...both tires replaced...5 thousand mile later the second set developed same problem...truck is still at dealer waiting for a goodyear…
The brakes pulled in the opposite direction of the steering wheel position when applied. The dealer was been unable to determine cause. *jb
The steering wheel locked up while driving. *jb
Other Chevrolet W3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 W3500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 W3500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 W3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 W3500 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet W3500?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet W3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet W3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W3500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.