2003 Chevrolet C/K Series Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and steering (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 43%
- Brakes1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 2003 chevy silverado has a speedometer issue that says I ma going 30 when I am stopped. Gm puts out a recall but will only fix it if the mileage is less than 70k. Mine went out at 72k, how convenient. This in my opinion is a safety issue not knowing how fast you are going. If not knowing how fast you are going then why do we have speed limits?”
NHTSA complaint #10217632, filed 2008-02, 71,250 milesBrakes: “Poor braking power. Replaced rotors & rear brakes due to rotors rusting out at only 23,000 miles. In hard stop pedal will go to floor. Chevy says this is normal...been this way since new.”
NHTSA complaint #10277270, filed 2009-07, 8 milesBody and structure: “While at a 4th celebration on the tailgate of my american Chevrolet truck my wife and 15 month old little boy, was sitting there and the tailgate cables on my 2003 duramax broke causing my wife and child to hit the ground busting his lip. I only hope the is no teeth damage. Will Chevrolet replace my bent tailgate knowing there is a recall, if they cant make cables fast enough, get-r-done, want my tail gate fixed also and my kids teeth.”
NHTSA complaint #10080346, filed 2004-07, 40,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
71% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 350 and 40,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE03057Parking brake failureClosed · Dec 8, 2003
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet C/K Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 25,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 112,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 8 | 63,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C/K Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 350 and 40,000 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.