There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, but owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 9
- Structure › Body — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
- Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 1
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,158 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 31,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2012
I had a check engine light appear last week and brought the 2003 ssr for service wednesday 10-24-12. Service team identified the issue as a crack in the gas tank. The crack was at the fill area where the plastic neck connection goes into the plastic tank. You can imagine how surprising this would be as a consumer and chevy loyalist! My wife and I are driving around in a vehicle with gas potentially leaking onto the exhaust system. Thank goodness for the check engine light! I've owned numerous chevys and a couple of german vehicles over the years, never with any failure of the fuel system. The…
Service Brakes · at 86,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2012
The brake lines are rusted out causing them to fail in two different spots in the last 2 months. This is a manufacture defect using this type of metal on this part.
Service Brakes · at 115,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2012
Hooked up my trailer to the 2003 chevy silverado and drove to the gas station and depressed the brake pedal went to the floor, no brakes. I was lucky to have not been on the freeway like the day before when my wife and I drove 20 miles doing 70 mpr, wow we could be dead right now. Im without a transportation and the dealer wants 2000.00 and another wants 3000.00 to fix it. The way the brake line are designed makes it very hard to fix, but for the brakes to go out without a safety back up system is nuts. I have a 1970 car that the brake lines have no rust!! This is a life or deaf issue someone…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 88,000 miles · reported Aug 11, 2010
2003 chevy ss truck, all wheel drive, brakes are the problem. Sometimes goes all the way to the floor before stopping have had it to chevy dealer and other places. Cannot fix. Have spent $ trying. Feel it is unsafe to drive. Chevy says nothing wrong. The brakes are not right. Don't want to wait for an accident to report this. I bought the truck new in 2003. It has 88,000 miles on it.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 160,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2010
I purchased chevrolet silverado 1500 extender cab new in june 2003. I have approx. 165,000 miles on vehicle, the disc brakes ( All 4 wheels ) have been changed 1 time at about 110,000 miles. Exceptionally good life for brake pads ( They were still not worn completely out ) I have now been experiencing a brake pedal flutter/ significant pulsating just before vehicle comes to a complete stop. Existing dealer pads on vehicle are about 1/2 life according to service tech. Gm tech. "guessed" at cause listing 4 different possibility's from corroded lines to booster pressure to caliber failure. No…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (17 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,158 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.