2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 40filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,829miles, 34 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and steering (5). 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,829 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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 system16 40%
- Brakes10 25%
- Steering5 13%
- Body and structure5 13%
- Fuel system2 5.0%
- Engine cooling1 2.5%
- Exterior lighting1 2.5%
- Other or unknown1 2.5%
- Suspension1 2.5%
Also reported: Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While driving on the freeway, my truck lost power which made me pull over quickly almost causing an accident..apparently I ran out of gas, while my fuel gauge was still showing a quarter of a tank...also other gauges on my cluster are not working like the speedometer. It is a 2003 chevy silverado and GM is charging over 600 dollars to repair, many owners are have the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10177433, filed 2006-12, 80,000 milesBrakes: “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!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10464499, filed 2012-07, 115,000 milesSteering: “When I am pulling into a driveway or parking area, if the wheels are turned hard to the left or the right, when stopping and putting the truck in park, the steering wheel locks and you cannot get the steering wheel unlocked. The key will not release it out of the lock position, either by jiggling the key or the steering wheel. This has happened on several occasions. As a result, I am forced to have the entire key lock cylinder removed and replaced with a new one. I have had to do this three times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265997, filed 2009-04, 150,000 milesBody and structure: “I have a 2003 chevy s-10 quad cab 4-wheel drive. When it has been raining and I hit a puddle, instead of the water going out towards the sides of the vehicle, it comes straight up in front pf the truck like a giant tidal wave and then onto the entire windshield. This problem is dangerous. I cannot see the road and if I have to turn on my wipers, that takes extra time to clear the windshield. I have a friend who is a service manager for a chevy dealer and when he saw it happen he was shocked. He stated he has never seen anything like that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106509, filed 2005-01, 12 milesMileage when problems were reported
47% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 92,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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.
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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
- 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 Chevrolet Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 40 | 51,829 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 37 | 49,695 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 21 | 54,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 19 | 56,017 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 35 | 69,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 116,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 48 | 60,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 49 | 142,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 53 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 35 | 151,667 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 14 | 80,441 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.
Has the 2003 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 Chevrolet Truck reported?
Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,829 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 92,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.