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BrakesPart report

2003 Chevrolet C/K Series Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
8miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003114%
1999778%
1998338%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series

Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet C/K Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology